Inspired by Thatcher, Japan's PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceiling

Sanae Takaichi came out top in a male-dominated race to lead Japan's ruling party on Saturday, putting her on course to ...

Will Japan get its first woman PM? Decision today, 5 candidates in contention

Japan’s long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to choose a new leader on Saturday after the country’s Prime Minister ...

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 ...

I visited Japan for the first time. From packing to planning, there's a lot I wish I'd done differently on my 3-week trip.

My first solo trip to Japan was three weeks long. After spending time in places like Tokyo and Kyoto, I learned from packing ...

Japan’s Next Leader May Be Its First Woman or Youngest in Modern Era

Japan stands a good chance of having its first woman prime minister or its youngest leader in the modern era after a vote on ...