From Sanrio characters to starry-eyed idol singers, it’s no secret that kawaii (“cute”) culture is huge in Japan. Whole museums and theme parks have been dedicated to the concept of kawaii. Heck, it’s ...

Weeks into the job, Japan’s new leader has come face-to-face with what it means to cross China’s red line on Taiwan. In the days since Sanae Takaichi suggested her country could respond militarily if ...

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

Defending champions China were drawn in the same group in Sydney Tuesday as three-time winners North Korea for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, while powerhouse Japan will take on Vietnam, India and Taiwan ...

Despite having little foreign policy experience, Takaichi has already handled three major summits, as well as a visit to ...

TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have left ...

Japan’s first woman prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, now faces a symbolic test: whether to enter the male-only sumo ring to ...

There have again been calls in Chinese state media for more research into "historical justice" and legal claims around Ryukyu, as a diplomatic row over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ...

One month after Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister, young women share mixed views: from hope and ...