Women

Right-Wing Party’s Comfort Women Exhibit Sparks Outrage

A grotesque "art exhibit" by a staunchly anti-Korean right-wing Japanese party has led to a harsh backlash in the country.

UN Women Calls Out Sexualized “Getsuyoubi no Tawawa” Newspaper Ad

A full-page spread run by The Nikkei advertising a popular ecchi manga has caused backlash - including from the New York-based UN Women.

Director Sono Sion Sexual Assault Incident Reignites #MeToo Movement in Japan

Recent sexual assault allegations against Japanese director Sono Sion arrive amongst a slew of notable incidents from the Japanese entertainment industry that have revived Japan's #MeToo movement.

$1K for Abortion Pill? Proposal in Japan Fuels Outrage

Some people in Japan don't want women to have easy access to an abortion pill. One of them? The country's chief gynecologist.

Recent JP Elections Highlight Continued Lack of Women in Politics

Where are the women? The recent Japanese diet elections have continued the country's long stint as among the world's least gender-balanced governments.

“Beware of Gropers”: Anti-Molestation Latte Art Collaboration Draws Fierce Criticism

Rather than actually help catch molesters, an Osaka police department instead helped create latte art telling people to "be careful"

Olympic Torch Relay’s “Men-Only” Boat Ride Lambasted for Sexism

When it was announced that the olympic torch would be carried through a men-only boat ride, there was a huge public backlash.

Web Commercial Calling Gender Equality “Outdated” Sparks Anger, Major Backlash

Hodo Station has sparked criticism over its portrayal of gender equality as a thing of the past.

COVID-19 Disproportionately Affecting Women and Children in Japan

A new study from Japan adds more evidence that the pandemic is having a lopsided impact on women and children.

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