We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Nov. 30 and Dec. 8. The first story was viewed by 25% of our regular readers. (The Mainichi)

Increasing number of abandoned suitcases puts burden on Japan's Kansai Int'l Airport

IZUMISANO, Osaka -- As passenger numbers recover at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture following the coronavirus pandemic, the number of suitcases abandoned or discarded at its terminals is on the rise again, putting a burden on workers. Full story.

Children 'don't have rights': Japan city councilor

TSU -- Takeshi Okamura, a member of this central Japan city's municipal assembly, said "children have neither rights nor obligations" during an all-hands meeting of the council, it has been learned. Full story.

Young cop skips work for visit to Tokyo Disneyland to expedite resignation

KOBE -- A young police officer here was reprimanded for ditching work and going to Tokyo Disneyland so that he could resign, the Mainichi Shimbun has learned through a freedom of information request with Hyogo Prefectural Police. Full story.

Over 100,000 customers' info stolen from 11 Japan e-commerce websites

TOKYO -- At least 100,000 customers' personal information, including from credit cards, is believed to have been stolen from 11 e-commerce websites, the Mainichi Shimbun has learned from investigative sources. Full story.

Osaka prosecutor raped by boss in 2018 'not alone' thanks to encouraging messages

OSAKA -- A prosecutor who was sexually assaulted by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office chief in September 2018 said in an exclusive interview with the Mainichi Shimbun that numerous messages she has received after holding a news conference in October "are lifetime treasures." Full story.