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 ...

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

In a world beset by conflict in the Middle East and an enduring war in Ukraine, tensions are again heating up in East Asia.

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 ...

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 ...