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Japan food poisoning survivor turns painful school lunch memories into life's work
15+ hour, 24+ min ago (867+ words) July 10, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) SAKAI, Osaka -- The pain from that day remains vivid even now. After suddenly being hit with severe stomach pain, Nagisa Nakai endured nearly a week of agony. More than 9, 500 victims in the Osaka Prefecture city of Sakai…...
Why are Malaysians demanding the return of elephants from Osaka zoo?
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (369+ words) July 5, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) OSAKA -- Criticism is mounting in Malaysia over three elephants that were transferred from there to Osaka Tennoji Zoo in this city's Tennoji Ward, with growing calls for their return. What is driving the backlash? Restarting its elephant…...
Japan survey finds nearly 80% stressed by heat at home as scorching summer looms
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (202+ words) July 5, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) TOKYO -- Almost 80% of respondents to a recent survey said that high summer temperatures cause them stress at home, as the Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts above-average heat nationwide in July and August. What measures are effective for combatting…...
The Mainichi News Quiz Answer for July 4
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (53+ words) July 4, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) What type of animal will provide kidneys to human patients in clinical trials expected to begin in Japan as early as 2028? A) Sheep with immune-related genes altered B) Monkeys bred for organ transplantation C) Pigs with 10 genes modified D) Cows raised…...
Japan schools still differ on bra removal during health checkups despite concerns
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (604+ words) July 4, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) TOKYO -- As schools across Japan conduct annual health checkups, some parents are questioning whether students really need to undergo medical examinations without wearing a bra. To better protect students' state of mind and privacy, the national government…...
Japan steps up support for seniors without family, from hospital stays to funerals
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (188+ words) July 3, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) OSAKA -- Japan is expanding support for elderly people without family as the growing number of seniors with no relatives to rely on face difficulties obtaining the daily assistance once provided by family members and handling affairs after…...
Baby hatch at Tokyo hospital accepts 20 infants in first year
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (355+ words) July 3, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) TOKYO -- A hospital here accepted 20 infants at its baby hatch in the first year since operations began on March 31, 2025. Seven women used the hospital's confidential birth system, which allows women to give birth without revealing their identity…...
Editorial: 30 yrs after repeal of Japan's leprosy law, lingering prejudice must be eradicated
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (423+ words) July 3, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) This year marks 30 years since the Leprosy Prevention Law was abolished in Japan. At a ceremony on June 22, designated as the "day for restoration of honor and remembrance" for patients and others whose human rights were trampled…...
Aid groups warn Venezuela's healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (642+ words) July 1, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) The sole survivor rescued by Tuesday afternoon was a toddler who had been trapped for six days under a collapsed building, said Jorge Rodriguez, the president of the National Assembly. Those numbers do not include the many…...
The Mainichi News Quiz: What do Japanese researchers say might help long COVID patients?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (78+ words) June 30, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for June 30 to test your news knowledge. Ready? According to a Tokyo Jikei University-led research team, what may help improve fatigue and depression…...