Mainichi Shimbun is Japan's second-largest daily, delivering current affairs, culture and politics since 1872.
Public support for Prime Minister Takaichi has fallen across polls after controversial bills were passed into law, including one restricting succession rights for women in the imperial throne. Several surveys show declines since June, with inflation concerns rising. The government has faced mounting calls to address tax and food policy timelines.
Regulators have begun examining Japan’s top beer makers over alleged cartel-like price coordination. Officials have raided Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory, while all four firms acknowledge cooperation with investigators and say they will respond fully.