Japan makes history as Sanae Takaichi becomes its first female prime minister, signaling potential shifts in policy, markets, and investment opportunities ahead.

From international tourism, immigration, women’s maiden names, and visits to a controversial wartime shrine, Takaichi has made colourful and controversial statements about issues that matter to Japan

Share prices have soared in Japan recently on hopes that conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi, who was chosen Tuesday to be Japan’s first female prime minister, will double down on market friendly pol

Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated political landscape

Beijing’s remarks came after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party chair Sanae Takaichi become country’s 1st female prime minister - Anadolu Ajansı

History is made as a late political challenge by Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ fails to prosper against Sanai Takaichi. Mr. Kirk, based in Seoul and Washington, has been covering Asia for decades for newspapers and magazines and is the author of books on Korea, the Vietnam War and the Philippines.

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering the political glass ceiling and setting the country up for a decisive turn to the right.

Heavy rain from a typhoon has hit a chain of Japanese islands south of Tokyo. The government urged residents on Thursday to watch for landslides and flooding.

Tokyo prosecutors have decided not to indict two Chinese tourists who allegedly applied to drive in Japan using fake Taiwanese driver's licenses.