In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japan’s long-governing Liberal Democrats is one of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is poised for its first-ever female prime minister
Japan’s governing party elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader on Saturday, setting her up to become the U.S. ally’s first female prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female prime minister
Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress. ( read original story ...)
Japan set for first female PM after Sanae Takaichi wins leadership race
Sanae Takaichi is primed to become Japan’s first-ever female prime minister after the country’s ruling Liberal Democratic party elected her as its new president in a tightly contested leadership race. ( read original story ...)
Japan Set for First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, was elected as leader by Japan’s governing party, paving the way for her to become prime minister of the coalition government. ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: What happens to animals when a zoo closes in Japan?
North Safari Sapporo, a private zoo in Sapporo, closed on Sept. 30 after 20 years. The zoo has over 300 animals, and people are worried abo・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Built Toilets With Transparent Walls, But They Can Solve Problems With Hygiene And Safety
Public restrooms with totally transparent walls don’t seem like the greatest idea at first sight, but they are actually an innovative design that can solve some problems associated with public ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party votes for a new leader, hoping to regain public trust and stay in power
Japan’s long-governing party will choose a new leader to replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a key party vote on Saturday, as it hopes to regain public support and stay in power. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party to vote for second new leader in a year
The first female or youngest-ever PM could be elected as part of five candidates running for the LDP's top job. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next leader may be its first woman as LDP seeks change
The new party president is still likely to become prime minister because the LDP still has the most seats in the lower house ... ( read original story ...)
Trump wants Japan to fund his government’s ambitious government spending. What’s in it for them?
The Trump administration has big plans for the massive pot of money promised by Japan and other countries as part of their trade deals with the United States. But the eye-popping sums, as well as the ... ( read original story ...)
INTERCONTINENTAL DEBUTS IN HOKKAIDO WITH THE OPENING OF SAPPORO’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL LUXURY HOTEL, INTERCONTINENTAL SAPPORO (Japan)
InterContinental, the world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand, continues its legacy of pioneering in new destinations with the opening of InterContinental Sapporo, offering guests ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya man suspected of placing 1,095 fraudulent food delivery orders
The 38-year-old is alleged to have signed up and then canceled membership for the Demae-can service repeatedly, making false claims to avoid payments totaling about ¥3.7 million. ( read original story ...)
Where is Japan’s EEZ? Tokyo’s complaint over Chinese survey ship marks unresolved issue
A Chinese survey ship has reportedly entered Japanese waters in the East China Sea over three days in the past week. ( read original story ...)
What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election
Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years. ( read original story ...)
Asahi Cyberattack Stokes Fear Japan Could Run Dry of Its Favorite Beer
Four days after Asahi Group was targeted by a cyberattack, output at many of the brewer’s plants in Japan remains offline. ( read original story ...)