Tokyo Court Denies Transgender Parent Legal Rights To Own Child
How an outdated Japanese law and no same-sex marriage rights denied one transgender parent legal guardianship of her own biological child.
How an outdated Japanese law and no same-sex marriage rights denied one transgender parent legal guardianship of her own biological child.
A look at the life of Japan’s first female mayor, Harue Kitamura, and the legacy she left behind for aspiring women in politics.
Most languages use a variation of the name Japan – except for Japan itself! Learn the etymology of Japan, and the reason for the difference.
The 2022 annual Global Gender Gap Report by the WEF ranks Japan’s gender gap at 116 of 145 countries. What accounts for this downward trend?
Learn how tragedy inspired Shirota Minoru, father of popular Japanese drink Yakult, to pursue a career in preventive medicine.
A revision to Japan’s Broadcasting Act might make it impossible to avoid the NHK guy slapping you with the NHK fee.
A statement by Suzuki Takako, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, offers hope to same-sex partners wanting to reunite in Japan.
A look at how abortion in Japan evolved throughout the ages, from a financial necessity to a call for the acknowledgment of women’s rights.
After a fire devastated Yuki Sake Brewery, a historic Japanese cultural landmark, volunteer efforts commence to aid its revival.
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