WOMEN
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…
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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…
WOMEN
“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…
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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.
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…
WOMEN
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.
WOMEN
Self-Defense for Japanese Women: Safety Pins or Cell Phones?
Over half of Japanese women say they've been victims of groping, leading to a rise in recommended - and in some cases,…
WOMEN
In Japan, Birth Control is Largely Out of Women’s Hands
Despite reports to the contrary, Japan is still having sex - but Japanese women have little control over the outcome.