Nearly 60 Japanese women legislators, including PM Sanae Takaichi, petition for more women's toilets in the historic Diet building, highlighting a stark gender infrastructure gap. Read more on this cross-party push for equality.
Japan is rapidly transforming its defence posture, aiming to double annual arms spending to counter China. This historic shift raises questions about its pacifist constitution. Read the full analysis.
Japan has restated its commitment to never possessing nuclear weapons following controversial comments from a senior official. Explore the debate over Japan's security policy amid regional threats.
Japan's PM pledges firm response after Chinese J-15 fighter aircraft allegedly locked radar onto Japanese jets near Okinawa, escalating regional tensions. Read the full details.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's 'work, work, work, work and work' pledge is named 2025's top catchphrase, sparking debate on overwork culture. Discover the full story.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's relentless slogan 'Work, Work, Work' has been crowned 2025's most popular catchphrase, reflecting a national drive for economic revival. Discover the story behind the phrase.
Donald Trump and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi announce historic defence cooperation amid South China Sea disputes. Read the full analysis of this strategic shift.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments create diplomatic freeze at G20 summit. Public backs her stance as China retaliates with travel warnings and seafood bans.
Beijing escalates diplomatic row with Tokyo to United Nations level, accusing Japan of threatening armed intervention over Taiwan. Read the latest developments.
Japan's Cabinet approves a massive 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package to combat inflation and economic slowdown. Will this bold move revive the world's fourth-largest economy?
Beijing suspends all Japanese seafood imports in escalating diplomatic row over Taiwan remarks. Trade worth over 20% of Japan's exports affected as tensions mount.
Japan's new PM faces first foreign policy crisis as China relations plummet over Taiwan remarks. Experts warn of severe economic implications for both nations.
Japan's new conservative leader Sanae Takaichi triggers a diplomatic crisis with China by suggesting a military response to Chinese action against Taiwan. Discover the escalating tensions.
Chinese travel advisory sparks market turmoil in Japan as diplomatic tensions escalate over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Key tourism and retail stocks plummet.
Beijing advises citizens against visiting Japan after PM Takaichi's Taiwan defence remarks escalate diplomatic tensions. Learn how this affects regional security.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi survives on minimal sleep, holding 3am meetings amid national debate on overwork culture and work-life balance reforms.
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.
Former President Donald Trump pushes for increased Japanese defence spending while threatening auto tariffs in tense Washington meeting with Sanae Takaichi, creating diplomatic waves.
Former US President Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting Ford trucks would be 'unrecognisable' following a hypothetical Japanese attack, straining US-Japan relations.
Former President Donald Trump urges Japanese officials to boost US auto imports during private meeting, suggesting preferential treatment for American-made vehicles in exchange for avoiding potential tariffs.
Former US President Donald Trump forges landmark rare earths agreement with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, reshaping global tech manufacturing and reducing Western reliance on China.
Exclusive details emerge from Donald Trump's strategic meeting with influential Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi during his Tokyo visit, signalling potential foreign policy directions ahead of possible White House return.
Former US President Donald Trump suggests Japan and South Korea should pay American workers for employment opportunities, drawing sharp criticism from Japanese officials and diplomatic experts.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet reshuffle sees just one female minister amid criticism of Japan's poor gender equality record in politics.
Japan's economic security minister Sanae Takaichi credits her radiant complexion to Korean beauty products and late-night K-drama sessions, sparking international beauty conversations.
Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi, known for her drumming skills and hawkish policies, emerges as frontrunner in Japan's leadership race with radical economic proposals.
In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan's first female prime minister, shattering the political glass ceiling and heralding a new era for gender equality in the nation's leadership.
In a groundbreaking move for gender equality, Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appoints two women to her cabinet, signalling a new era in Japanese politics.
Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi launches bold leadership bid, promising Thatcher-style economic reforms and challenging Japan's political establishment.
Japanese Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi reveals her ambition to become Japan's first female prime minister, drawing inspiration from Margaret Thatcher's leadership style and policies.