From Sanrio characters to starry-eyed idol singers, it’s no secret that kawaii (“cute”) culture is huge in Japan. Whole museums and theme parks have been dedicated to the concept of kawaii. Heck, it’s ...

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

As Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru prepares for the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II this August, the United States must, for the first time, fully recognize and respond to the ...

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

One month after Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister, young women share mixed views: from hope and ...

The recent 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II inspired multiple publications on how Japan remembers its wartime history. However, there has been less said about the ...