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Female Sushi Chef in Japan Endures Twitter Pile-On

Twitter users swarm a female sushi chef and her business after she's featured in an article calling out sexism in Japan's sushi industry.

Japanese Company: No, We Don’t Make “Comic Boob Clothes”

How a clothing company in Japan found itself dragged into a controversy over the realism of animated breasts - and how it responded.

In Akihabara, Female Sushi Chefs Defy Prejudice

A deep, longstanding prejudice against female sushi chefs prevails in Japan. But one store's been bucking that bias for 10 years running.

Journalist Ito Shiori Sues Alleged Rapist for 11 Million Yen

She blew the doors off the silence towards rape in Japan, but never received her own justice. But a new lawsuit proves that Ito Shiori isn't done fighting.

Japanese Women Are Fleeing to Cities in Droves

Everyone, it seems, is fleeing Japan's countryside for the cities - but women greatly outnumber men in the exodus. How are local governments responding?

“Airdrop Pervert”: Police in Japan Make Rare Arrest

Police in Japan take action against a new form of tech-driven sexual harassment. Is it a sign that the crime will now be taken seriously?

A Cosplayer’s Treatment at Japan’s Comiket Draws Criticism Worldwide

Attendees' grotesque behavior towards a Chinese cosplayer leaves many questioning whether Japan's Comiket convention is a safe space for women.

How Uniqlo’s First Female CEO Succeeded Against All Odds

Japan trails behind the world average in female chief executives - which makes the emergence of Uniqlo's Akaida Maki all the more exciting. Learn how the driven CEO succeeded in a male-dominated business culture.

How Dynamic Developer Nakamura Ikumi Won The Internet

The online gaming community this week was smitten by Nakamura Ikumi, creative director for video game publishing company Tango Dreamworks.

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