SOCIETY
Some of Japan’s Foster Kids Not Getting Vaccinated
A new report from a non-profit agency shows that a "parental consent" wall is keeping kids in Japan's foster care system from…
children
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SOCIETY
SOCIETY
Four Reasons Why Japan’s Marriage Rate is Decreasing
Why are fewer people in Japan getting married? A recent survey captures the top reasons why both men and women are shunning…
FOOD
Children’s Cafeterias in Japan Offer Promise (and Danger)
They're sprouting up all over Japan as a way of fighting poverty and hunger. But are "kid's cafeterias" shifting too much of…
SOCIETY
Separate Ways: Why Joint Parenting After Divorce in Japan is So Rare
In Japan, divorce often means a permanent good-bye for at least one parent. Learn why some activists are fighting to change that.
CULTURE
10-Year-Old School-Skipping “Revolutionary” Goes Viral in Japan
An Okinawan boy's anti-school rant continues to rack up hits - and criticism of both the boy and his parents.
SOCIETY
Paternity Harassment: Dad’s Job Transfer Causes Furor
A man who recently returned from parental leave has his life turned upside down by his company. Learn what happened when his…
SOCIETY
Japan’s Perennial Baby Stroller War
Many moms don't regard Japan as a friendly place to raise kids - and attitudes towards baby strollers have become symbolic of…
LAW & CRIME
“Rape Paradise”: Father’s Absolution in Rape of 12-Year-Old Daughter Sparks Backlash
Critics in Japan are calling out their country's judicial system after a series of rape cases are thrown out - and one…