As loneliness deepens in one of the world's fastest-ageing nations, a network of women delivering probiotic milk drinks has become a vital source of routine, connection and care.

Japanese women are renowned for their exceptional longevity and good health. Several factors related to their lifestyle and culture contribute to this remarkable situation. The traditional Japanese ...

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

Experience the unique aspects of Japan, including potential culture shocks for Americans; the rules for women in Japan ...

Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back. By Javier C. Hernández and River Akira Davis Reporting from ...

Linda E. White received funding from the Japan Foundation and the Fulbright program for research on Japanese feminisms and Japanese family law. For centuries, women entering marriage in Japan have ...

A groundbreaking new exhibition at the British Museum reveals the untold history of Japan’s Samurai class, including the fact that half of them were women. Samurai is the first exhibition to explore ...