Women

Japan (Finally) Makes Morning-After Pill Available Over the Counter Nationwide

The approval process was long, taking three years from a trial run until approval of sale nationwide without a prescription.

The country will recommend buildings provide more facilities for women than men, bringing Japan closer to international standards.

Takaichi Sanae sidestepped an issue that would likely have caused a row amongst her right-wing supporters.

Many called the woman a bad mother and even an evil human being. But other overworked Japanese mothers sympathized.

The film, released in October 2024, has yet to screen in the filmmaker's own country due to questions around the footage it used.

The Emperor of Japan asked Iceland's president a very good question recently: Why is your gender gap so much smaller than ours?

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) is considering the change after police in Kawasaki failed to protect a stalking victim.

Do women-only parking spaces create a safe space for women? Or do they unnecessarily stereotype female drivers?

The shift reflects the change in women's education over the past century as well as the impact of population decline on enrollment.