100 Porn Stars March Japan’s Streets Protesting New Law
Legislators in Japan say a new Adult Video (AV) law curbs the porn industry’s worst abuses. Industry stars say it’s killing their livelihoods.
Legislators in Japan say a new Adult Video (AV) law curbs the porn industry’s worst abuses. Industry stars say it’s killing their livelihoods.
In a major shift, Japan plans to introduce joint custody post-divorce. Critics worry domestic violence victims and kids may be left behind.
As police and politicians put host clubs under a microscope, Shinjuku clubs announced they’ll bar 18- and 19-year-olds from entering. But that promise hasn’t been enough to prevent a police crackdown.
A new survey says the vast majority of Japan’s irregular public servants – many of them women – routinely suffer harassment at their jobs. Why does no one seem to be doing anything about it?
A court throws out an inflammatory lawsuit, part of a recent string of attempts to silence a Tokyo organization that helps girls in trouble. Read more about the frivolous lawsuit batted back by Colabo and its allies.
A Narita city legislator accused of sexual assault is now facing another charge – for attempting to coerce the victim into silence.
In a huge victory for women’s rights, the morning after pill will finally be available without a prescription in Japan from summer 2023.
The latest Gender Gap report from the World Economic Forum shows Japan sliding even further in its support for gender equality.
In a move delighting international fans, the all-female Takarazuka Revue theater group will stream a show subtitled in multiple languages.
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