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Japan (Finally) Makes Morning-After Pill Available Over the Counter Nationwide

The approval process was long, taking three years from a trial run until approval of sale nationwide without a prescription.

The parade in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, shows how Japan's LGBTQ+ citizens are committed to raising awareness in smaller cities and towns.

Demons out, luck in! How the festival of Setsubun evolved into a tradition enjoyed by kids across Japan every year.

It's traditionally been expected that women in Japan will sacrifice their careers for their husbands. That might be changing.

No old people. No young people. No babies allowed. Here's why restaurants in Japan are increasingly setting rules on who can walk in the door.

Get away from the over-crowded tourist areas in Japan's cities this year and enjoy one of these unique cultural experiences.

The country will recommend buildings provide more facilities for women than men, bringing Japan closer to international standards.

Takaichi Sanae sidestepped an issue that would likely have caused a row amongst her right-wing supporters.

One lawmaker warns that proposed spy legislation could tread on a booming business in Japan: support for one's favorite idol or star.