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Patriarchy Strikes Again: Women Wait Forever for Toilets at Cherry Blossom Viewing

Some women said they waited 40 minutes to get access to facilities at Yoyogi Park during this year's hanami festivities.

Tsu in Mie Prefecture says it's worried about theft and the expense - but city halls and some train stations in Japan already offer them.

Some freaked out over Yoshida Ayaka's suggestion after conservative gadfly Sugita Mio bashed her on social media.

On top of certifying that Nakai sexually assaulted a Fuji TV reporter, the committee revealed he was relieved when she ultimately quit.

Police arrested the 41-year-old man, who had apparently just been released from jail for assaulting his ex-wife in 2024.

While details are still murky, the murdered female owner of a snack bar in Nishitokyo was repeatedly the target of her ex-husband's anger.

The move will also remove other small (and silly) gender differences, such as rank insignia being smaller on women's uniforms.

The scandal has shaken the faith of many employees - and station insiders say other companies are using the opportunity to poach talent.

Most kitchens in Japan remain too small to fit a dishwasher. Blame the male-dominated real estate industry, says one critic.