A controversial film directed by a Japanese journalist documenting the investigation of her sexual assault case missed out on ...

The author of acclaimed novel Butter, which skewers misogyny and fatphobia in Japanese culture, discusses her love of food, ...

Only males can ascend the ancient Chrysanthemum Throne and women leave the imperial family if they marry a commoner, with their offspring having no royal status. But Hisahito, who turned 18 in ...

The Nansei Shoto south-western island chain will be within the theatre of conflict if war were to break out over Taiwan. Read ...

The emperor's daughter, 23-year-old Aiko, is not eligible as Japanese law stipulates that only male members of the royal family can ascend the throne.

South Central Railway (SCR) authorities said the envisaged transformation of the Hitech City railway station was in good ...