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.
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WOMEN
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
[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…
POLITICS
“Honorary Man”: Takaichi Sanae Scorned, Shunned by Japanese Feminists
The woman who may be Japan's first prime minister is under fire for her "fossil-like thinking" on women's rights.
INSIDER
[Insider] Will Separate Spousal Surnames Finally Become Law?
A new bill would allow women in Japan to keep their maiden names. Does it stand a snowball's chance in hell of…
POLITICS
Japanese Politician Gets Death Threats After Championing Free Sanitary Products
Some freaked out over Yoshida Ayaka's suggestion after conservative gadfly Sugita Mio bashed her on social media.
WOMEN
Japan’s Police Get With The Times By Getting Rid of Skirts
The move will also remove other small (and silly) gender differences, such as rank insignia being smaller on women's uniforms.
WOMEN
Survey: Couples in Japan Believe in Equality – But Women Do All The Housework
People in Kagoshima said that men and women should share housework equally. However, 88% say the reality differs from the ideal.