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Disease Specialist Kicked Off of Diamond Princess

Professor Iwata Kentaro of Kobe University discusses why he was kicked off the Diamond Princess - and why what he saw alarmed…

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Who’s “Disabled”? Doctor’s Letter Moves Many in Japan

Why a doctor's response to a nine-year-old boy's letter about the language when discussing disability in Japan is moving some to tears.

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Some of Japan’s Foster Kids Not Getting Vaccinated

A new report from a non-profit agency shows that a "parental consent" wall is keeping kids in Japan's foster care system from…

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Another Japanese Medical School Changed Women’s Scores

Another Japanese medical university stands accused of rigging its admission process in an attempt to keep women and other "less desirable" candidates…

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Four Reasons Why Japan’s Marriage Rate is Decreasing

Why are fewer people in Japan getting married? A recent survey captures the top reasons why both men and women are shunning…

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Is It Too Soon for Joint Custody in Japan?

Joint custody might become more common in Japan - but family advocates say the country should do more to protect women and…

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Japan Has The World’s Strongest Passport (That Few People Use)

Japan's passport is one of the strongest in the world. So why do only one in four Japanese citizens have one?

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Confessions of a Gay Man Who Thought “Women Have It Made”

He thought that women had it easy...until he pretended to be one.