gender equality

WOMEN

Japanese TV Station’s Sexist Program Title Has Men Arguing Against Themselves

If the show's producers were hoping to grab a negative reaction from women, they didn't succeed. But it got plenty of men…

INSIDER

Why Gender Equality is Stalling Under Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Japan finally has its first female Prime Minister. But that isn't translating into victories for ordinary Japanese women.

WOMEN

Japan’s Youngest Female Mayor Says She’ll Take Maternity Leave, Ignites a Backlash

Kawata Shoko, Japan's youngest female mayor, said she's taking maternity and parental leave. Here's why some in Japan say that's wrong.

INSIDER

Japan’s Polls on an Empress Miss an Important Distinction

Princess Aiko is very popular. Many wouldn't mind her becoming Empress. But critics say the polls are misleading. And they're right.

WOMEN

Tokyo Court Denies Japanese Women’s Right to Sterilization Surgery

Five women in their 20s and 30s challenged a 1996 law that prevents them from controlling their own biology.

WOMEN

Japan’s New Guidelines for Women’s Toilets Have Men Online Hopping Mad

The country will recommend buildings provide more facilities for women than men, bringing Japan closer to international standards.

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Love Hotel Scandal Claims Career of Japanese City Mayor

Ex-mayor Ogawa Akira insists the 10+ times she went to a love hotel with another city employee were strictly business.

INSIDER

Men Think Japan’s First Female PM Will Address the Gender Gap. Women Aren’t So Sure

Japan has one of the worst gender gaps in the world. Polls show many don't think the country's first female prime minister…