The Japanese government has rejected the UN's recommendation to permit women in the imperial line of succession.

Minako Ishida spent two years frequenting a white mansion suspended over the sea, eager to grasp just what about the property ...

With the onset of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, capitalism developed in Europe and large businesses came into being. European countries expanded their colonies in Asia and Africa. By ...

Critics argue that the UN panel’s call undermines Japan’s national identity, sparking a fierce debate on gender equality and ...

An examination conducted on the princess Thursday found a decline in the function of many of her organs, including the heart ...

A second high court has ruled that the Japanese government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

The panel also urged Japan to implement a law revision toward introducing a selective dual surname system for married couples ...

Japan has lodged a protest with a UN human rights watchdog that called for reviewing a domestic law that limits imperial ...

Japan has lodged a protest with a UN human rights watchdog that called for reviewing a domestic law that limits imperial ...