Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

How a Japan-Philippines pact is countering China

A new defense agreement between Tokyo and Manila is boosting military cooperation between the two countries as they face ...

Japan’s first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll ...

Video of Japanese diplomat appearing to bow to Chinese official sparks complaint

The officials met on Tuesday to ease tensions sparked by Takaichi’s remarks, but they failed to reach any breakthrough ...

Japan’s deadly workplace culture sparks backlash after PM’s speech

Weeks after Takaichi’s speech, it was revealed record numbers of victims are seeking compensation for overwork in Japan.

Japan Set to Lean on US Allies for Support If China Escalates

Japan will likely lean more heavily on the US and its allies if China escalates economic pressure, as Tokyo seeks to navigate ...

Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy

Japan's Cabinet has approved a $135 billion stimulus package to help spur the economy and relieve the impact of higher prices ...

Taiwan's leader shows solidarity with Japan amid standoff with China by wielding a plateful of sushi

As China reportedly mulls a ban on Japanese seafood amid a standoff between the Asian neighbors, Taiwan's leader shows ...

As Tokyo embraces a 4-day workweek to fight ‘death by overwork,’ Japan’s new prime minister just called a 3 a.m. meeting

The Japanese leader only sleeps two to four hours a night—and has personally pledged to ditch work-life balance in favor of ...