Seiko Noda, the state minister in charge of gender equality, criticized as misleading a government survey that showed record low public support for allowing married couples to have separate surnames.

Tomomi Inada and Seiko Noda, longtime hopefuls to become Japan’s first female prime minister, were left dejected, frustrated and angry. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has never elected a ...

Sanae Takaichi and Seiko Noda are the first women in 13 years seeking the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in an election this week. The winner is certain to become the next prime ...