equality

POLITICS

In Japan, Anger at Anti-LGBT Booklet Circulated at Ruling LDP Conference

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party courted controversy when it circulated an anti-LGBT tract at a recent pre-election conference.

LGBTQ

A Revision to Japan Border Controls Recognizes Same-Sex Partnerships

A statement by Suzuki Takako, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, offers hope to same-sex partners wanting to reunite in Japan.

HISTORY

Abortion In Japan: A History

A look at how abortion in Japan evolved throughout the ages, from a financial necessity to a call for the acknowledgment of…

LGBTQ

Tokyo Rainbow Pride Protest Raises Questions About LGBTQ-Friendly Workplace Policies

A certain realization led one Tokyo Rainbow Pride participant to protest, and call attention to one company's much-needed policy updates.

LGBTQ

FamilyMart Rainbow Socks Arrive In Continuation Of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Efforts

Last year, the J-Twitter community went gaga over FamilyMart branded socks. Now, the major convenience store chain is back at it again…

WOMEN

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…

LAW & CRIME

Rep. Shiomura Ayaka Pushes Against Teenage Pornography; Colleagues Laugh

Representative Shiomura took to the Diet floor to discuss protecting high schoolers from recruitment into adult videos - and was laughed at…