Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

As Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has broken new ground in a country that struggles with gender equality ...

The real reason behind China’s fury toward Japan’s Takaichi

Weeks into the job, Japan’s new leader has come face-to-face with what it means to cross China’s red line on Taiwan.

Will Japan’s first woman PM challenge the sumo ring taboo?

Japan’s first woman prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, now faces a symbolic test: whether to enter the male-only sumo ring to ...

Japan in hand, Pearly-Thinaah now eye China's stronghold at Finals

Red-hot shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah have set their sights on an even bigger prize - toppling China's formidable top two ...
The Edge Singapore

Takaichi embraces Meloni at G20, keeps distance from China

Despite having little foreign policy experience, Takaichi has already handled three major summits, as well as a visit to ...
NBC Olympics

Japanese teenagers Yoshizawa, Akama top women’s skateboard street

For the second straight Olympics, Japan led the women's skateboard street field. Teenagers Coco Yoshizawa and Liz Akama won gold and silver respectively.

5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister

Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who ...
The Japan Times

Takaichi embraces Meloni at Group of 20, but keeps distance from China

In a sea of dark-suited men and Group of 20 stalwarts, a bonding moment this weekend between two populist women stood out.