What is the mission of Japan's super deep-diving Urashima exploration sub?

The Mainichi answers some questions readers may have about Japan's Urashima 8000 deep-sea exploration vehicle and its ...

University of Yamanashi first to complete cycle of wine-making

KOFU—A university research institute here abandoned its practice of wasting booze in pursuit of creating the education ...

Teachers in Japan still work longest hours among OECD, other countries: survey

Teachers' working hours in Japan remained the longest among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ...

3 million people in Japan holding second jobs to make ends meet

A study found that 3.05 million people in Japan held side jobs last year to make ends meet. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications carries out a survey on the nation’s employment ...