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A cartoon man in a suit happily ascends a staircase with ease while a woman trails behind him, saddled with a heavy bag labeled "weight"

Japan’s Gender Gap Widens, According to 2022 Global Gender Gap Report

The 2022 annual Global Gender Gap Report by the WEF ranks Japan's gender gap at 116 of 145 countries. What accounts for this downward trend?
Shirota Minoru, inventor of Yakult, stands amongst cartoon yakult bottles and a splash of milk

Mr. Yakult: Shirota Minoru, the Microbiologist Behind Japan’s Favorite Health Drink

Learn how tragedy inspired Shirota Minoru, father of popular Japanese drink Yakult, to pursue a career in preventive medicine.
The LDP headquarters in front of a Pride flag with a "no sign" affixed

In Japan, Anger at Anti-LGBT Booklet Circulated at Ruling LDP Conference

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party courted controversy when it circulated an anti-LGBT tract at a recent pre-election conference.
Trangender heart

Japanese Star SHELLY Defends Trans People in Abortion Remarks

A Japanese talent defends her use of transgender-inclusive language in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
A geisha walks in kimono down a Kyoto street, a paper umbrella obscuring her face.

Abuse in the Geisha World: Former Maiko Speaks Out

A former apprentice geisha at a Kyoto geisha house has created a flurry of online activity after describing abuses in the traditional industry.
Inose of the Japan Innovation Party gives a speech alongside former snowboarder Ebisawa.

Handsy Japan Innovation Party Politician Draws Online Ire

A Japan Innovation Party politician caused an online firestorm when filmed being a bit too touchy-feely with candidate Ebisawa Yuki during a stump speech.

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