Renowned Japan expert Sheila Smith discusses the country’s historic election of its first female prime minister, her politics, her likely policies, and their impact on women.

The meeting between Mr. Trump and the Japanese prime minister will be their first — Takaichi only took office last week. The first female leader of Japan, Takaichi was close with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a friend of Mr. Trump's up until his assassination in 2022 .

Follow live updates as President Donald Trump visits Japan and meets with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as part of his weeklong trip to Asia.

With the number of people killed by bears reaching a record nationwide, the defense ministry is preparing to send the military to one badly hit area to set traps.

Japan’s recently elected first female premier met the U.S. President on Tuesday to try to set a new tone for U.S.-Japan relations.

One of Trump’s stops during his Asia visit is Japan. Here is what you need to know about his visit to the country.

Governor Kazuo Ueda’s cautious tone raises expectations central bank may wait until 2026 for further rate moves

The U.S. live-fire war game in Japan comes as the allies enhance their defensive capabilities amid regional threats.

Mariah Carey showed off her playful side this Halloween, sharing some festive photos on Instagram with the caption, “Happy Halloween from Japan!!! 👻🇯🇵.” Known for her love of all things holiday, the 56-year-old pop icon embraced a sweet and stylish take on the spooky season in her Friday,

At TIFFCOM, producers of ‘Blood & Sweat’ shared insights on language, workflow, and creative collaboration in a Japan–Finland TV co-production.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending