Women

Women Make Big Strides in Japan’s Lower House Election

Women in Japan took a huge step forward in political representation in the October 2024 election, setting a new record for members in the country's House of Representatives. But there's still a lot of progress to be made.

Men Are Now Using Shibuya’s “Transparent Toilet” to Assault Women

Shibuya's transparent toilet is designed to serve as a curious attraction. But it appears some men have found another use for it: harassing and assaulting women.

The Scary Reasons Purikura Booths In Japan Ban Men

Purikura photo booths remain popular in Japan. But if you're an unaccompanied male, odds are you won't be allowed near one. The policy's designed to protect women - but some men say it's discriminatory.

Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 Japanese Women Hate Their Husbands

A recent survey of married women in Japan revealed that almost one in five can't stand their partners. Learn why - and why many say they feel stuck.

Japan Train Molester Arrested After Climbing “Unclimbable” Fence

July 25, 2024
Law & Crime, News, Women

A groping incident on a Tokyo train involved an escape attempt, as a man scaled a two meter fence to evade authorities. Fortunately, police caught him a month later. Sadly, too many other molestation cases in Japan end in silence.

How Men in Japan Harass Female Athletes with Infrared Cameras

Some men in Japan have been violating female athletes with nonconsensual photography for years. But now they've found a new method of harassment: infrared cameras.