TOKYO—Incest is not a crime in Japan. This may surprise some people but maybe they should be more surprised to find that rape isn’t really a prosecutable crime either—if the victim hasn’t resisted ...

In her third full-length release, “Ekkolaptómenos,” political and philosophical questions are explored through the English language and heavy synths.

The rapper Awich, dressed all in black, marches toward the center of Makuhari Messe arena before declaring to the 30,000 in attendance, “Be the witness of how I ...

Hip-hop has long been a foundational part of popular culture in America, but in Japan it's still an outsider compared to the more traditional pop markets. However, the Japanese take on hip-hop culture ...

TOKYO — The Japanese prime minister has described the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl by an American Marine as “unforgivable.” The foreign minister declared that Japan has “had enough” of such ...

Addressing Japan’s parliament, President Clinton apologized Thursday for the rape of an Okinawan girl by three U.S. servicemen and called upon Japan to forge an “alliance for the 21st Century” with ...

In Japan, rape is often kept hush-hush. But the high-profile case of one rape victim is challenging the silent treatment and raising questions about police practices. 'Jane,' as the victim is known, ...

TOKYO — The alleged rape of a Japanese woman by a U.S. airman has rattled the top levels of government in Washington and Tokyo, even though little is known about what actually occurred in the parking ...