Its reputation for rigorously assessing pieces before offering them for sale attracts buyers from around the world.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Japanese consumers are driving luxury jewelry sales to record levels as the weaker yen and higher living costs encourage shoppers to place more of their money ...

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 ...

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues. By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno Reporting ...