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 ...

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

At the Tokyo Film Fest, producers behind ‘Shogun,’ ‘Kokuho’ and ‘Renoir’ shared insights on bringing Japanese stories and ...

Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese women welcomed the arrival of what they see as a "new era" for Japan as Sanae Takaichi became its ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly ...

Known for her portrayals of complex, uncompromising women, rising actress Kumi Takiuchi talks independence, industry reform ...

Japan's Princess Kako has visited a charity bazaar in Tokyo hosted by the Ladies' Friendship Association for Africa and the ...

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

At the World Championships in Tokyo, the track was filled with Black women redefining what it means to compete at the highest level. Yes, the medals made us proud. Meanwhile, the hair, nails, and the ...

Tokyo — Standing behind ropes adorned with giant melting chocolate bars, long lines of shoppers — the vast majority of them female — waited patiently at Tokyo's Isetan Department Store. Valentine's ...