AOL

Becoming Japan's First Woman Prime Minister Is the Easy Part

Sanae Takaichi, the former Minister in charge of Economic Security, stands up after winning the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election by a runoff vote against Shinjiro Koizumi, the Minister ...
Dexerto

Japanese woman goes viral spending $980 to “marry” cardboard cutout of Kazuma Kiryu

A Japanese woman is going viral after spending $980 to “marry” Like a Dragon icon Kazuma Kiryu, and even secure divorce ...

Young women split on Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female PM

One month after Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister, young women share mixed views: from hope and empowerment to skepticism about real change.Some young women feel pleased, ...
Forbes

Japan Just Elected A Woman Leader—Here’s Why The U.S. Still Hasn’t

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. Sanae Takaichi made history today when she became Japan’s first ...
The New York Times

In Japan, These Women Want to Opt Out of Motherhood More Easily

A lawsuit challenges the onerous requirements for getting sterilized, calling the regulations paternalistic and a violation of women’s constitutional rights. By Motoko Rich and Kiuko Notoya Reporting ...