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Quote of the Day by Sanae Takaichi: 'If someone says it's impossible because I'm a woman, then…'—Inspiring quotes by the first female Prime Minister of JapanQuote of the Day: Sanae Takaichi's journey in Japanese politics, marked by persistence against traditional barriers, culminates in her hist...
Tokyo's dazzling cherry blossom season officially beginsTokyo's meteorologists declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in the Japanese capital on Thursday, as residents prepare...
China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier TakaichiIn a noteworthy diplomatic stride, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has signaled the possibility of elevated discussions with Japan, follow...
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s first female prime minister and ultra-conservative starSanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister. She leads the Liberal Democratic Party, a significant shift in the country's po...
Sanae Takaichi breaks glass ceiling as Japan's first female prime ministerSanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan's first female prime minister. Her ultraconservative party formed a coalition with a new partner. ...
Japan in political crisis as coalition collapsesJapan's ruling coalition has collapsed. Komeito, the junior partner, has quit the alliance. This puts Sanae Takaichi's bid to become prime ...
Sanae Takaichi wins party vote, poised to be Japan's 1st woman prime ministerSanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing the LDP leadership. A conservative nationalist, she a...
Japan PM promises to never again wage war, ministers visit controversial shrineWith the Yasukuni Shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's past militarism, Tokyo's ties with China are already particularly strained this year a...
New Japan PM sends offering to controversial Yasukuni shrineJapan's new prime minister on Sunday sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni shrine that honours the war dead but is seen by n...
Japan marks 76th anniversary of WWII defeat; no Suga apology"We will commit to our pledge to never repeat the tragedy of the war," he said in his first speech at the event since becoming prime minist...
Japan marks the 75th anniversary of the end of war with no Shinzo Abe apologyThere was no word of apology from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who gave thanks for the sacrifices of the Japanese war dead but had nothing to...
Make the best of seasonal deals and indulge in cultural festsAround the globe, what’s attracting desi trotters is local strains of communities, their cultural fiesta, their native beliefs and the best...
Experience a cultural kaleidoscope through traditional folk dances in Ecuador or GermanyFolk dances around the world reflect their traditional roots. Join in the revelry.
China backs bigger role for India, Brazil at UNSCChina today said it respects the aspirations of India and Brazil to play bigger roles at the UN Security Council, while keeping mum on Japa...
Germany urges Japan to deal 'honestly' with World War II pastGermany tried to deal "honestly" with its World War II past and urged Japan to do the same after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to a con...
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to meet the relatives of Dwarakanath Kotnis during India visitWhen Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits India next week, he will have a special meeting with the relatives of Dr Dwarakanath Kotnis.
Chinese vessels drive out Japanese boats from disputed islandsChinese naval vessels drove out Japanese fishing boats out of waters surrounding the disputed islands in East China Sea.
- Business eyes China-Japan thaw
Few people will greet Sunday’s summit between China and Japan with more anticipation than the nations’ business communities, long worried a...
- China revokes 'humiliating' trademark
Amid worsening Sino-Japanese political ties, China has decided to revoke a Japanese co's trademark.
- Hey Mr Koizumi, you've got Asia all shook up