Final journey with the departed may also serve as a source of comfort for those who remain In Japan, some tour buses have ...

Japanese zookeepers were left baffled when they realised a female monkey was suddenly pregnant - despite apparently being left alone in her cage. Back in 2021, a 12-year-old female white-handed gibbon ...

An online survey conducted by Teikoku Databank in early March 2025 found that 63.6% of the companies surveyed allow female employees to use their maiden names in the workplace, while 6.9% are ...

When Oprah Winfrey appeared at the Oscars this month wearing a tie, a historically masculine accessory that women have been enthusiastically co-opting, a subtle yet meaningful Rubicon was crossed.

will showcase female social advancement in Japan. At an event in Tokyo on March 10, former Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa called on women to collaborate with each other more to boost growth and ...

But, if you are needing to dress for a white-tie event, there are a few non-negotiables. For women, the sartorial requirements are pretty straightforward: formal floor-length gowns, often worn ...