Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has broken the glass ceiling to become Japan's first female leader TOKYO -- TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime ...

TOKYO — As Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has broken new ground in a country that struggles with gender equality. But she has quickly run up against a tradition that may be ...

TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll break another barrier: the taboo barring women from the sumo ...

FRUITA, Colo. — Colorado’s largest women’s mountain biking festival, Roam Fest, drew hundreds of participants to the Western Slope this fall, offering more than just rides down dusty trails. The ...

With the film set as Japan’s official Oscar submission, Lee Sang-il discusses the 15-year journey behind his kabuki epic, ...

It's officially Feast Week, and we're not just talking about the big meal for Thanksgiving on Thursday. This week is also about the fantastic women’s college basketball on tap as the country’s best ...

LAS VEGAS— South Carolina women’s basketball has become something of a dynasty, with Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks looking for their sixth-straight Final Four appearance this year. In Las Vegas terms, ...

South Carolina women's basketball is participating in the inaugural Players Era Women’s Championship tournament in Las Vegas alongside Texas, Duke and UCLA. The No. 2 Gamecocks (5-0) will play Duke on ...

The Twin Cities Women’s Choir will present “Ignite!,” a fall concert featuring jazz arrangements, string quartet, percussion and rich six-part harmonies. The performance takes place Sunday, Nov. 23 at ...

Discover the best events in Tokyo with Metropolis. From live music and art shows to festivals and nightlife, find out what's ...