TAKAICHI SANAE, Japan’s prime minister, models herself on the Iron Lady. Like Margaret Thatcher, she carries a signature bag, ...

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Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious ...

Ms Takaichi, a hawkish conservative, took office in October after winning an internal contest to lead the ruling Liberal ...

According to some sources, the imperial couple is planning a future trip to Belgium and the Netherlands in June.

The following is a list of the most-requested ebooks at your local libraries for the week ending Jan. 18. Most Requested eBooks – Adult Fiction 1. My Friends: A Novel, Fredrik Backman, Simon & ...

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One year ago today, President Donald J. Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate to restore prosperity, secure the ...

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary ...

Yanagi Sōetsu’s call to value simple, well-made objects feels especially relevant in our current disposable culture.