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.
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POLITICS
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Web Commercial Calling Gender Equality “Outdated” Sparks Anger, Major Backlash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Student activists are asking a major Japanese convenience store chain to rename a product line they say promotes outdated gender stereotypes.
WOMEN
New Japan Airlines Calendar Emphasizes Nature Over Women’s Bodies
The latest edition of the air carrier's "World of Beauty" calendar zooms out from its models in a sign of growing gender…
BOOK REVIEWS
Miyazaki Goro’s New Biography Sheds Light on Ghibli’s Successor
The son of Studio Ghibli's famous founder talks in a new book about the strange path he took to directing - and…