Sanae Takaichi has pledged to make the country ‘strong and prosperous’ again; success hinges on breaking barriers for women ...

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

Renowned Japan expert Sheila Smith discusses the country’s historic election of its first female prime minister, her politics ...

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

In this video, we explore two unique abandoned Japanese-themed love hotels with astonishing rooms. The first hotel, the Spaceship Love Hotel, is an adult entertainment venue that has been deserted ...