ENTERTAINMENT
Love Live! Poster Sparks Outcry Over Child Exploitation
A new poster controversy in Japan - this time involving the anime Love Live! - leaves many in the country furious over…
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ENTERTAINMENT
LAW & CRIME
69% in Japan Support Separate Spousal Surnames
A new poll shows a clear shift in public support for giving spouses in Japan the right to have different last names,…
WOMEN
Japan’s Flower Demos: A Report from the Scene
Sachiko Ishikawa provides a first-hand report from one of Japan's Flower Demos, where women share how Japan's systems have failed to protect…
WOMEN
Ito Shiori’s Journey to Winning High-Profile Rape Case
It took over four years, but Ito Shiori finally secured a victory in her rape case - for herself, and for all…
WOMEN
Group Chooses Japanese Politician’s Most Sexist Statements of 2019
A group of Japanese feminists wants the public to vote on the worst anti-female and anti-LGBT statement of the year. Here are…
WOMEN
Japan’s Gender Gap Improves – But Not Enough
A new report shows some progress in Japan's gender gap - but also highlights big problems. What are the key factors holding…
FEATURED
Ama-San: A Look at Japan’s Female Free Divers
Learn about the culture, skills, and economic developments of the ama-san, a dying culture of sea-faring women with historic roots.
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.…