China has responded to comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan about Taiwan with economic reprisal and island patrols.

Beijing is flexing its military and economic might to show its displeasure with the Japanese leader’s comments about defending Taiwan. But its aggressive approach risks backfiring.

Tension between Japan and China has escalated over the new Japanese leader's suggestion Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing attacks Taiwan.

Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal.

Daily reports of bears entering homes and supermarkets are occurring, officials said. Bears have killed at least 13 people since April.

Bear sightings and attacks have increased in parts of Japan, especially in municipalities close to or adjacent to populated zones,” the U.S. Embassy said in a wildlife alert.

Japan is usually thought of as a racially homogeneous nation. Tokyo -- Japan is thought of as a racially homogeneous nation. Yet, the woman who holds the title of Miss Universe Japan is of mixed-race. She’s the first biracial woman ever to wear the crown.

Chinese officials are fuming over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about intervention during a Taiwan contingency.