Keynote addresses from both Bahraini and Japanese ambassadors underscored the strong bilateral relations and a shared commitment to deepening cooperation …
Would Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Advance Women’s Rights?
Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.
Explainer-Japan parliament votes on new PM next Tuesday – how might it go?
By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi’s bid to become Japan’s first female prime minister regained momentum this week, as alliance discussions with …
Japan’s LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government, Kyodo says
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the smaller Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, have broadly agreed to form a coalition government, setting the stage for the country’s first female …
Osaka out of Japan Open as tennis casualty list grows
Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Japan Open through injury as tennis players continue to struggle.
UAE deny Japan & seal final T20 World Cup place
United Arab Emirates deny Japan and take the final place at next year’s men’s T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket victory in Oman.
Bears have attacked over 100 people in Japan since March
Japan is experiencing an unprecedented bear problem. According to the nation’s Ministry of the Environment, the furry predators are confirmed to have killed seven people since March—the highest number …
Bears have killed a record 7 people in Japan this year
The figures do not include a suspected bear attack involving a 60-year-old hot spring worker who went missing on Thursday after he went to clean an outdoor bath.
Japan’s Ishin says ‘big progress’ made in coalition talks with LDP
The Japan Innovation Party and the Liberal Democratic Party made “big progress” in talks towards a possible coalition, party executives said on Friday, bringing LDP chief Sanae Takaichi closer to …
Osaka out of Japan Open as tennis injured list grows
Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Japan Open through injury as tennis players continue to struggle.