Women
The Feminist Movement in Japan: WWII to the 1970s
How the feminist movement in Japan worked after World War II to free women from the traditionally assigned role of the "good…
Articles by Alyssa Pearl Fusek
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Women
Women
The Feminist Movement in Japan: Meiji to World War II
Learn about the early history of the feminist movement in Japan, and how women went from being "daughters in boxes" to earning…
Politics
Cherry Blossom Party: Hotel Casts Doubt on Abe’s Defense
ANA Hotel's comments directly contradict Abe Shinzo's latest defense against impropriety in the cherry blossom viewing party scandal.
History
The Tragedy of the Ehime Maru
How an avoidable tragedy strained relations between Japan and the US - and how the families of those lost struggled to cope…
Women
“Pervert Radar” Developers Seek to Protect Exam Takers
Online abusers are encouraging assault against young women on a critical day in their lives in Japan. A pair of women app…
Women
Ito Shiori’s Journey to Winning High-Profile Rape Case
It took over four years, but Ito Shiori finally secured a victory in her rape case - for herself, and for all…
Food
Japan’s Top 5 Ramen Shops…As Chosen by AI?
A Japanese firm noodled on how to track down the country's top 5 ramen shops - and found a unique way to…
Race in Japan
University of Tokyo Professor Criticized for Anti-Chinese Tweets
A Japanese professor and business leader's discriminatory remarks towards Chinese people causes a backlash - and costs his company business.