Discover the history of Yakisoba Pan, the famous Japanese noodle sandwich invented in 1952. Find where to try this nostalgic Tokyo comfort food.

Chocolate Cornet, Japan's iconic sweet spiral bread invention. Find the history and where to buy the nostalgic chocolate-filled treat.

Things turn playful on Family Feud when a cheeky question asks contestants to name a candy bar that could describe their mate ...

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How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Jan. 6 to test your news knowledge. Ready? According to Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co.'s 2025 survey, what were the ...

In this May 1, 2019, file photo, a mother holds her son, born on the first day of the Reiwa era, at Keiai Hospital in Fujimi, Saitama Prefecture. (Mainichi/Kimi Takeuchi) TOKYO -- Meiji Yasuda Life ...

Japan was the second nation to officially announce their women's ice hockey roster for the 2026 Olympics in Milano Cortina. Japan has formally announced their 23-player roster for the 2026 Olympics in ...

Japan has formally announced their 23-player roster for the 2026 Olympics in Milano Cortina. Former PWHL forward Akane Shiga headlines the roster up front. Shiga is in her second season with Lulea in ...

Japan changes the law to stop parents giving their children names considered strange. For more language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Japan changes the law to stop parents giving ...

Cats are beloved in Japan, as they have been for thousands of years. From old mythological tales of feline yokai like the smart shape-shifting bakeneko to the Hello Kitties and lucky maneki-nekos of ...

According to an annual baby name survey conducted by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance, Japan's most popular baby names for 2025 have shown some notable changes. This year brought different names to the top ...