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Will Japan's New PM Scrap Work-Life Balance?

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

Japan’s New Leader Infuriated Beijing. She Isn’t Backing Down.

The workaholic new prime minister is riding high despite the perils of a fight with Beijing.

How the China-Japan Rift Could Cost Both Countries

China is trying to impose economic costs on Japan for wading into the issue of Taiwan. But experts say the escalating dispute ...
The Japan Times

South Korea to calmly watch Japan-China tensions, says president

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has said that his country needs to calmly watch rising Japan-China tensions stemming ...
Japan Today

Aides to PM Takaichi concerned about her round-the-clock approach

Close aides to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have expressed concern about her round-the-clock approach and the lack of downtime she has taken since becoming leader a month ago, with some ...
Kyodo News on MSN

No Japan-China talks held at G20, Takaichi gets fresh warning from Beijing

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang did not exchange words during the Group of 20 summit in ...

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 ...

Japan’s Takaichi Faces Market Tests From Yen to Stocks and Bonds

Markets have lost their enthusiasm for Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with about $127 billion wiped off the value ...