FEATURED
Blackface in Japan: Its History – And Its Consequences
A look at the unfortunate (and continuing) history of blackface in Japan - and a discussion with black residents in Japan on…
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LGBTQ
Japanese TV Station Outs Transgender Woman, Faces Backlash
An ambush segment on a local television station in Japan resulted in a woman's accidental outing, putting the station's actions under the…
WOMEN
6 Facts About Gender Equality in Japan
A vocal minority on the Internet wants the English speaking world to believe women have no issues with gender equality in Japan.…
WOMEN
Sexist Rules on Glasses Stir Backlash in Japan
An article on the experiences of women who were forbidden from wearing glasses at work goes viral - and has many Japanese…
WOMEN
Female Sushi Chef in Japan Endures Twitter Pile-On
Twitter users swarm a female sushi chef and her business after she's featured in an article calling out sexism in Japan's sushi…
WOMEN
In Akihabara, Female Sushi Chefs Defy Prejudice
A deep, longstanding prejudice against female sushi chefs prevails in Japan. But one store's been bucking that bias for 10 years running.
CULTURE
Ainu to Receive Grants for Cultural Promotion
Japan's native Ainu residents will receive financial support from the government for the first time - a move that has some right-wing…
RACE IN JAPAN
Amidst Tensions, Anti-Korean Hate Speech Abounds in Japanese Media
It’s no news that there’s friction between Japan and South Korea. Trade disputes and the omnipresent “comfort women” issue have deeply soured…