Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 25 ...

Kansai and Nagoya--although the city of Tokyo saw an increase for the first time in three years, driven by people moving to the capital from elsewhere in Japan. Meanwhile, the population of ...