BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
“Employee-San”: Why Japan’s Managers Are Shifting to Honorifics for Their Staff
Gone are the days of "chan" and "kun" in Japanese business. Recent research finds bosses are striking a more respectful tone.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
LGBTQ
Japan Recognizes 24 Laws That Cover LGBTQ Couples
The government is still investigating whether same-sex couples in common-law marriages are covered by an additional 130 laws.
SOCIETY
Kanagawa Police Stop Issuing Skirts to Female Officers
A sexist symbol of Japan's past is no more: As of February 2025, Kanagawa Police say new female recruits will only receive…
WOMEN
As Japan’s Population Shrinks, More Traditional Festivals Let Women In
Japan's aging and declining population, coupled with a flight to cities, is leading many festivals to re-examine old prejudices.
LGBTQ
Votes Exist to Pass Marriage Equality in Japan: Report
Could marriage equality finally pass in Japan? A ruling from the Fukuoka High Court last week is putting pressure on legislators to…
LGBTQ
Japanese Nonbinary Person Asks Court to Change Their Family Registry
A Kyoto resident is asking a court to allow them to update their family registry to reflect their nonbinary gender identity. The…
WOMEN
Report: Japanese Female Company Presidents Set Record, Still Under 10%
Good news! There are more female company presidents in Japan than ever before. The bad news? That number is still pathetically low…
WOMEN
How Japanese Men Are Sexually Harassing Female Job-Seekers
Female job-seekers in Japan are facing a new avenue of sexual harassment, Japanese media reports. Some male employees are using apps meant…