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Japanese Man Arrested for Infrared Camera Pics of Underage Swimmers

The arrest is part of a larger disturbing trend in which men attempt to take "see-through" shots of female athletes.

Japanese Police Increase Anti-Molestation Patrols Ahead of Exam Day

Tokyo Police say they're taking action as social media users continue to brag about committing crimes as female students rush to exams.

Men Vastly Outnumber Women on Okinawa’s Outlying Islands

You'll find a lot of natural beauty on Okinawa's outlying islands. There's something that's harder to find, however: women.

As Japan’s Population Shrinks, More Traditional Festivals Let Women In

Japan's aging and declining population, coupled with a flight to cities, is leading many festivals to re-examine old prejudices.

Ito Shiori’s Documentary on Her Rape Nets Oscar Shortlist, Criticism

Ito Shiori's BLACK BOX DIARIES is winning critical acclaim worldwide - but it's also under fire from her former lawyer.

Report: Japanese Female Company Presidents Set Record, Still Under 10%

Good news! There are more female company presidents in Japan than ever before. The bad news? That number is still pathetically low - a mere 8.4%, according to a new report.

How Japanese Men Are Sexually Harassing Female Job-Seekers

Female job-seekers in Japan are facing a new avenue of sexual harassment, Japanese media reports. Some male employees are using apps meant for candidates seeking job search advice as a way to extort sex from women.

More Kids in Japan are Committing Nonconsensual Photography

Nonconsensual photography is a rising problem in Japan. Authorities say they're also seeing a spike at schools - including more cases of kids committing the crime against their peers.

Japan’s Pioneering Women Doctors: Ogino Ginko and Kusumoto Ine

Who was Japan's first female doctor of Western medicine? Both Ogino Ginko - Japan's first licensed female doctor - and Kusumoto Ine - its first practicing female doctor - can validly lay claim to that title.

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