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Dishwasher Use Remains Low in Japan, Thanks To Sexism

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

Olympic Torch Relay’s “Men-Only” Boat Ride Lambasted for Sexism

When it was announced that the olympic torch would be carried through a men-only boat ride, there was a huge public backlash.

Dared to Death: Wealth, Sexism, and Tragedy in Tokyo

A "drinking game" in a high-end Tokyo bar that ended in a young woman's death has drawn attention to the abusive power wielded by rich men.

Let ‘Em Sew: Flight Attendants and Sexism in Japan’s COVID-19 Crisis

A comment by a government official that (mostly female) flight attendants on furlough would be sewing hospital gowns was news to the flight attendants.

As Overseas Sex Work From Japan Booms, Solo Female Travelers Face Border Trouble

More Japanese women are going overseas for prostitution. That's leading to women outside the industry being turned back at the border.

Japanese Women Don’t Need “Saving” From Host Clubs, Kabukicho Expert Says

A Kabukicho nightlife expert says the current debate over host clubs is misinformed and based on a disdain for women.

Japanese Business Org Only Wants Geisha Under 25 Because Men Like ‘Em Young

The city's Chamber of Commerce has a Leonard DiCaprio Rule for new geisha, saying they can't be older than 25.

Comedian Yuki Nivez is Not Your Diversity Hire

Yuki Nivez has emerged as a major force in the Tokyo stand-up scene. Here, she discusses her recent thoughts on her role in that space, and her upcoming show, Not Your Diversity Hire.

Japanese Women Use Hashtag to Share Workplace Sexual Harassment Stories

In the wake of ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro's sexual assault scandal, women are sharing their workplace horror stories.

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