LAW & CRIME
One Marriage, Two Last Names: A Landmark Decision
A landmark decision has ruled that a couple who married in the US can keep their different last names.
equality
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LAW & CRIME
LGBTQ
New Uniqlo Commercial Featuring LGBTQ+ Couple Receives Positive Response
The Uniqlo commercial has been praised for its unambiguous and realistic portrayal of an LGBTQ+ couple
WOMEN
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.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Husband in Japanese: 6 Words and When to Use Each
Japanese is fraught with unspoken rules and meanings. For example: how should people refer to their husbands?
LGBTQ
Miwa’s Plight: A Discussion About Trans and Immigration Rights
In an interview with UJ, Pato-Chan, a trans Filipina woman in Japan detained for 15 months, explains her ongoing struggle.
LAW & CRIME
Lawsuit Says Disability Restrictions in Voting by Mail “Unconstitutional”
A new lawsuit in Japan is challenging restrictions on voting by mail, saying they discriminate against those with disabilities.
PATREON
Japan’s Problem Isn’t Old Politicians
Mori Yoshiro's derogatory statements about women, some critics say, are reflective of much more systemic problems in Japan.
LGBTQ
Japan’s Buddhist World Slowly Opens Up to LGBT+ Citizens
Japan's conservative Buddhist community hasn't always been accepting of sexual minorities - but things are changing for the better.