With fewer and fewer young people to recruit, Japan's military will face staffing shortfalls.

Improving women's political and economic participation will be central to preserving Japan's status as a global heavyweight.

Japan and China both need women in the workforce to boost their economies, but they are moving in opposite directions.

Europe is accepting millions. Will Asia's shrinking powers ever follow suit?

Despite its demographic crisis, Japan isn’t interested in relaxing its immigration controls.

Japan’s ancient Kanamara Matsuri has more relevance for the country today than it may seem.