Akira Ogawa’s return suggests voters are finally judging women in Japanese politics by the same imperfect standards as men.

An unremarkable riverside near Tokyo was transformed into a neon wonderland on New Year's Eve as enthusiasts gathered to enjoy a showcase of one of Japan's most vibrant subcultures. It was the country ...

Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a daily column that runs on Page 1 of The Asahi Shimbun. They called him “Show-Killer Kume.” When ...

A Japanese female mayor (city mayor) who resigned amid controversy over a secret rendezvous with a male subordinate at a love ...

Japan is moving toward a 10 percent foreign population far faster than official projections, with dozens of municipalities ...