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A man who recently returned from parental leave has his life turned upside down by his company. Learn what happened when his…

How did a theatrical troupe with profoundly sexist and homophobic origins end up challenging gender stereotypes instead?

Over half of Japanese women say they've been victims of groping, leading to a rise in recommended - and in some cases,…

Many moms don't regard Japan as a friendly place to raise kids - and attitudes towards baby strollers have become symbolic of…

Japan may be pivoting to a cashless society, but cash is still king - and the figures chosen for its new currency…

Nine months into working at advertising firm Dentsu, Takahashi Matsuri committed suicide. Her death sparked reform - but is it enough?

Many live-action manga and anime adaptations are received poorly. So how has musical theater captured the imagination of fans worldwide?

Despite reports to the contrary, Japan is still having sex - but Japanese women have little control over the outcome.