Day four at the Olympic Qualification Event saw the first two nations secure their places in the play-offs and progress one ...

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 ...

Japan is back in Olympic women’s fours curling, with a new team for tens of millions of near-fanatical fans to follow. Sayaka ...

The women’s round robin came to a close following a draw to the button, extra end win by Norway to hand Japan their first ...

TOKYO — As Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has broken new ground in a country that struggles with gender equality. But she has quickly run up against a tradition that may be ...

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