Staunch conservative and longtime lawmaker Sanae Takaichi is days away from becoming Japan’s first woman prime minister, and she inherits a daunting list of challenges.

Japan is set to get its first female prime minister, and conservative Sanae Takaichi will have complex political juggling to do from day-1 to keep the job.

She is poised to become Japan’s prime minister, the first woman to hold the position. Her rise signals an end to the staidness long characteristic of Japanese politics. “This is the end of a long era,

TOKYO: Faced with a swelling mountain of used adult diapers, Japanese manufacturers are finding new ways to recycle them - transforming waste into resources to curb incineration and carbon emissions,

Investors in Japan have been tempted in recent years by two opportunities: buying world-class companies on modest valuations or buying slightly obscure local companies at bargain-shop valuations.

The governing party’s unexpected choice of Sanae Takaichi as its leader and Japan’s likely next prime minister caused the yen to weaken and stocks to soar on Monday.

Matt McCarty made eight birdies in a row and had a chance at a 58 to tie the PGA Tour record for 18 holes. One swing ended those hopes.

The 2025 Baycurrent Classic, formerly known as the Zozo Championship on the PGA Tour, is the lone event on the schedule in Japan. The now seven-year-old tournament concludes Sunday (Saturday night for those watching in the U.S.) at Yokohama Country Club in Yokohama, Japan.

Japan is a mesmerizing country where the ancient meets the ultra-modern, creating a unique blend of history, technology, and culture. From serene temples and peaceful gardens to bustling cities and futuristic bullet trains,