Princess Mako's precedent-setting marriage has highlighted the fact that other imperial family members — including male heirs to the throne — could leave the household in the future.
Although Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to show voters that the LDP has been "reborn," inheritance of incumbency is conspicuously prevalent in Japan's national political scene.
Some experts say gender inequality will likely remain unaddressed as the Liberal Democratic Party is still heavily influenced by conservative male heavyweights.
Fugu is not commonly consumed in many other countries, but Vu Thuy Linh, a Vietnamese researcher at a university near Tokyo, hopes to cultivate the culinary art of the pufferfish abroad.
As well as traditional craft items, shops in the capital have struggled to sell official licensed Olympics merchandise.
"If I'm asked whether it's important to achieve 30 (gold medals), I want to clearly say 'no,'" Yasuhiro Yamashita said on Monday.
The central government has decided to set aside funds to support those who cannot afford to purchase feminine hygiene products.
The newly discovered Ameronothrus twitter mite, found in Chiba Prefecture, was spotted by scientists on photos uploaded to the social media site.
The initiative in the ward is rare in a nation that does not legally recognize marriage between members of the LGBT community.
Artists hope to show the myriad problems that still plague Tokyo's hosting of the athletic extravaganza.
