02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
Passenger tried opening door on ANA jet during flight: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between May 24 and June 1. The first story was viewed by 17.0% of our regular readers. (The Mainichi)
ANA Tokyo-US flight made emergency landing after passenger tried opening door
WASHINGTON (Mainichi) -- An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight heading to Texas from Tokyo over the weekend was forced to divert and make an emergency landing after a passenger tried to open an exit door mid-flight. Full story.
Japan's scorching summer heat forcing fireworks, other festivals to change schedules
TOKYO -- The extreme summer heat that has struck Japan in recent years due climate change is altering the landscape of annual fireworks and other festivals in the country, forcing the summer events to be moved to spring or autumn. Even so, there are cases where it has been difficult to reschedule the festivals due to their traditional nature. Full story.
Shiga governor says reactions to midge outbreak at Osaka Expo site excessive
OSAKA -- Shiga Gov. Taizo Mikazuki said reactions over a plague of non-biting midges at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai venue might be overblown. Full story.
Tokyo mom questions school collecting PTA membership fees before consent
When the new school year began in April last year, a 51-year-old Tokyo woman received a notice from her son's elementary school detailing various fees, which included a PTA membership fee. Full story.
Japan's former Princess Mako has 1st baby; gender, birthday undisclosed
TOKYO -- Mako Komuro, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino (Fumihito) and Crown Princess Kiko, has given birth to her first child, the Imperial Household Agency announced on May 30. Full story.
