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…
gender equality
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INSIDER
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.
POLITICS
Women Make Big Strides in Japan’s Lower House Election
Women in Japan took a huge step forward in political representation in the October 2024 election, setting a new record for members…
CULTURE
The Scary Reasons Purikura Booths In Japan Ban Men
Purikura photo booths remain popular in Japan. But if you're an unaccompanied male, odds are you won't be allowed near one. The…
LGBTQ
Will Japan’s New PM Pass Marriage Equality for LGBTQ People?
A majority in Japan support marriage equality for same-sex couples. But will new PM Ishiba Shigeru do anything about it? Here's what…
WOMEN
Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 Japanese Women Hate Their Husbands
A recent survey of married women in Japan revealed that almost one in five can't stand their partners. Learn why - and…