Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Women's rights campaigners in Japan have expressed disappointment about the appointment of only two women in the new ...

The Japanese girl group HANA has recently been selected for Forbes Japan’s prestigious “30 Under 30” list, which highlights young innovators shaping the future. While the recognition celebrates HANA’s ...

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