Birth control pill still unpopular in Japan

A decade since their much-publicized introduction, low-dose birth control pills are still struggling to gain popularity in Japan due to strong fears about side effects.

Obama Becomes Japan’s English Teacher

A compilation of President Obama’s speeches has sold half a million copies in Japan, and publishers are trying to tap into the education market with new titles.

Taking On Skyscrapers to Protect View of an ‘Old Friend’

Residents of Tokyo’s old Nippori neighborhood are trying to stop development of high-rises to preserve a view of Mount Fuji, Japan’s pre-eminent national symbol.

President of Toyota Apologizes

Toyota has suffered a series of adverse events since Akio Toyoda became president of the company a few months ago, and he apologized for them.

How Do Japanese React to China’s Rise? Depends on Their Age

Young people feel pessimistic about Japan’s future while those who survived World War II ask what there is to complain about.

Japanese elect a new leadership

Aug. 30 - The Democratic Party wins elections in Japan, setting Yukio Hatoyama up to be the country's next prime minister.

With Bold Stand, Japan Opposition Wins a Landslide

The Democratic Party of Japan has promised to reverse the economic decline and redefine Tokyo’s relationship with the U.S.

Japan Prepares for a Change as Voting Begins

The opposition is poised to unseat the incumbent Liberal Democrats for only the second time since 1955.

After Decades, Japan Prepares for Likely New Ruling Party

After decades of a virtual one-party state, the Japanese now are confronting what a change of power would actually mean.

Hiroshima's legacy

Aug 6 - More than 60 years after the U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb over Hiroshima -- it continues to shape thinking on nuclear policy.