Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

In 1832, Tatsu Takayama made a defiant climb up to the top of Mount Fuji dressed as a man. This is the story of her historic journey.

Her worldview rests on the conviction that Japan must reclaim a central role in shaping Asia’s strategic future.

Ahead, our guide to the best hotels in Tokyo. The business district of Otemachi might not be the first location that would come to mind for a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), but you won’t find a ...

Tokyo International Film Festival chair discusses diplomatic approach to bridging cultures, Women's Empowerment program, and ...

Japan’s first female PM appoints just two women to her cabinet - Takaichi earlier pledged to match the levels of female representation seen in Nordic countries ...

Though her election is a milestone in a country that struggles with gender equality, critics say hard-line conservative Sanae ...

Sanae Takaichi took office as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially ...

Despite making history, Takaichi opposes gender equality measures, same-sex marriage, and appointed only two women to her ...

TOKYO — Danilo Yavhushyshyn left his native Ukraine 3 1/2 years ago — just after Russia launched a full-scale invasion — and has risen rapidly to stardom in Japan as one of the top sumo wrestlers.