The Economist

Takaichi Sanae relies on her keenest fans in Japan

TAKAICHI SANAE, Japan’s prime minister, models herself on the Iron Lady. Like Margaret Thatcher, she carries a signature bag, ...
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Japan's Hataoka grabs LPGA lead with world No. 1 Jeeno one back

Nasa Hataoka nabbed four of her seven birdies on the back nine to card a six-under-par 66 and take a one-shot lead over a ...

Why Japan’s Leader Won’t Enter the Male-Dominated Sumo Ring

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

The Best Japanese Restaurants in London, From Intimate Omakase Counters to Neighborhood Gems

Finding good Japanese food in London hasn’t always been the easiest task, given the city’s abundance of mediocre sushi ...

Nasa Hataoka surges past Jeeno Thitikul, leads after 1st round of LPGA Tournament of Champions

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nasa Hataoka of Japan shot 6-under 66 and had a one-shot lead over LPGA player of the year Jeeno ...

Mamiko Tanaka stuns in navy gown at MLB awards with Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to be the best team in the MLB during the 2025 season, finishing the year with a 4-3 World Series win over Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue ...