We’ve listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between January 3 and 11. The first story was viewed by 14.9% of our regular readers. (The Mainichi)
Video of student assault at Japan high school sparks investigation
UTSUNOMIYA — A video appearing to show a male student assaulting another male student at a Tochigi Prefecture high school was posted on X (formerly Twitter), prompting an investigation by the prefectural board of education and police interviews with students involved.Full story.
What to know about Japan’s plan to raise medical service fees
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about Japan’s plan to raise medical service fees.Full story.
‘Polygamist’ in Japan allegedly created brainwashing manual to control women
TOKYO — Police have found a document analyzing a woman’s personality and upbringing on the computer of a man claiming to practice “polygamy” arrested with two other women for allegedly secretly filming and then selling videos of sexual intercourse with a female partner online, investigative sources have told the Mainichi Shimbun.Full story.
Opinion: 2026 raises question of how to resist spread of xenophobic sentiment in Japan
The world is in turmoil, and the international order and rule of law are being shaken. Meanwhile, the outlook for Japan’s politics and economy are unclear. What kind of year will 2026 be? With society’s gaze on policies directed at foreigners, one issue will likely be how to resist the spread of xenophobia.Full story.
How did Tokyo manage to cut crow population to 20% of peak?
Crows previously emerged as a social problem in Tokyo due to their scavenging of food waste among other issues, but their population has now been reduced to just 20% of the peak recorded around 2000. The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the birds and their decline in Japan’s capital.Full story.
