Japanese panda fans have seen their beloved pandas return to China over the past decades, but bidding farewell to beloved ...

The chances of getting a replacement are poor, with Tokyo's relations with Beijing at their lowest point in years amid ...

Japanese panda fans gathered Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei ...

By Colleen Howe BEIJING, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived in Sichuan province on Wednesday, ...

In between breaking news and fast-moving trends, one calm and honest video has found its way into social media timelines. It is not dramatic or loud, but it has stayed with people. Shared by an Indian ...

A team of cooks at Tokyo's Shikama Kodomo En kindergarten is creating a meal that's been two months in the making. The dish is chicken with soy sauce, mixed vegetables and some rice. Dessert is ...

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 ...

TOKYO – I had my first pet in primary school. I faithfully nurtured it, fed it, played with it, and cleaned up after it. When it suddenly died, the visceral sadness I felt was overwhelming. Never mind ...

A heart‑melting clip shows a baby snow monkey swimming at The Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Monkey Park), the world‑famous reserve in Nagano that remains the only place on Earth where visitors can see ...