China claims the self-governing island of Taiwan as its own and hasn’t ruled out taking it by force. Beijing’s apoplectic ...

Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who ...

Women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring. Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, did not present the Prime ...

Relations between Tokyo and Beijing have dramatically soured, with nationalist rhetoric in China and an apparent threat of beheading from one of its diplomats.

Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with global leaders, including Japan’s new PM ...

TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide ...

Japan's new PM has vowed to "work, work, work," even on two hours of sleep. Critics warn her stance could revive toxic ...

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

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump discussed China relations in a phone call on Tuesday, their ...

China closed off Japanese seafood imports after Japan’s new leader declared strong support for Taiwan. Suddenly, sushi is ...