feminism

BOOK REVIEWS

Review: Coed Revolution: The Female Student in the Japanese New Left

Chelsea Szendi Schieder's new book deftly and fascinatingly reframes the history of Japan's New Left around the women who contributed so much…

HISTORY

The Indomitable Lady Onami of Sukagawa

Too often, history leaves out the Japanese women who left their mark on the world around them. Meet Lady Onami, who led…

POLITICS

Survey Reveals 10 JPN Politicians Women Want Gone

5000 Japanese women discuss the politicians they want out of government, revealing a litany of controversy and public gaffes.

WOMEN

Web Commercial Calling Gender Equality “Outdated” Sparks Anger, Major Backlash

Hodo Station has sparked criticism over its portrayal of gender equality as a thing of the past.

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?

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.

OPINION

A Short History of the Misogynist Musings of Mori Yoshiro

The head of Japan' Olympics effort is in hot water for his misogynistic statements. Sadly, this isn't the first time that's happened.

FOOD

Japanese Students Launch New Campaign Against “Mom’s Cooking” Stereotype

Student activists are asking a major Japanese convenience store chain to rename a product line they say promotes outdated gender stereotypes.