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

With two more wins on Sunday, Japan continued unbeaten at the top of the women’s rankings after four round-robin sessions. In ...

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 ...

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 ...