ENTERTAINMENT
Did Maruchan Just Make The Horniest Udon Commercial Ever?
A commercial from instant noodle maker Maruchan is once again stirring debate about the sexualization of women in Japanese media.
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ENTERTAINMENT
LAW & CRIME
Man Who Led Toyoko Kids Org Charged with Rape of Minor
The case raises questions about the nature of groups that are supposedly intended to help runaways in Kabukicho and elsewhere.
WOMEN
Japan: Citizen Murdered in Hungary Filed DV Claim Three Years Ago
The Japanese government says it refused to grant the woman's kids new passports out of joint custody concerns.
WOMEN
Japanese Woman Murdered in Hungary After Embassy, Cops Ignore Her Pleas
The 43-year-old woman pleaded with the Japanese Embassy in Hungary for help. They told her to "talk it out" with her husband.
LAW & CRIME
Ex-Legislator in Japan Gets Light Sentence for Raping Minor
Politician Shiiki Tamotsu admitted in court that he sexually assaulted a child. So why did he get off so easy?
WOMEN
Japanese Women Use Hashtag to Share Workplace Sexual Harassment Stories
In the wake of ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro's sexual assault scandal, women are sharing their workplace horror stories.
WOMEN
Why Are Lines for Women’s Toilets in Japan So Long? Blame The Patriarchy
Nearly half of women in Japan say they have to wait in excruciatingly long lines to use the restroom. Is that discrimination?
WOMEN
Ito Shiori’s Documentary on Her Rape Nets Oscar Shortlist, Criticism
Ito Shiori's BLACK BOX DIARIES is winning critical acclaim worldwide - but it's also under fire from her former lawyer.