Women

Self-Defense Forces Soldier Speaks Out on Her Double Harassment

A former member of Japan's Self Defense Force (SDF) talks about the online abuse she's received since reporting on her sexual assault.

Japan Moms Speak Up for Vietnamese Woman Convicted in Stillbirth Case

A Vietnamese woman is appealing her conviction in Japan for "hiding" the bodies of her stillborn twins - and she has a lot of support.

Japanese Woman’s “Death by Housework” Goes Unacknowledged

A woman was worked to death - but since it was "just housework", Japan's government won't acknowledge it. How her family is fighting back.

Japan’s Gender Gap Widens, According to 2022 Global Gender Gap Report

The 2022 annual Global Gender Gap Report by the WEF ranks Japan's gender gap at 116 of 145 countries. What accounts for this downward trend?

Right-Wing Party’s Comfort Women Exhibit Sparks Outrage

A grotesque "art exhibit" by a staunchly anti-Korean right-wing Japanese party has led to a harsh backlash in the country.

UN Women Calls Out Sexualized “Getsuyoubi no Tawawa” Newspaper Ad

A full-page spread run by The Nikkei advertising a popular ecchi manga has caused backlash - including from the New York-based UN Women.

Director Sono Sion Sexual Assault Incident Reignites #MeToo Movement in Japan

Recent sexual assault allegations against Japanese director Sono Sion arrive amongst a slew of notable incidents from the Japanese entertainment industry that have revived Japan's #MeToo movement.

$1K for Abortion Pill? Proposal in Japan Fuels Outrage

Some people in Japan don't want women to have easy access to an abortion pill. One of them? The country's chief gynecologist.

Recent JP Elections Highlight Continued Lack of Women in Politics

Where are the women? The recent Japanese diet elections have continued the country's long stint as among the world's least gender-balanced governments.

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