WOMEN
Her Voice: Japanese Women Have Always Shone
Japan's government says it wants women to shine. But a working Japanese mom argues they always have: Japanese men - including her…
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WOMEN
CULTURE
Why Men’s “Summer Nipples” Disturb Japanese Women
As Japan's summers get hotter, women are becoming increasingly vocal about a male fashion faux pas that many of them wish would…
CULTURE
Herbivore Men in Japan: A Step Toward Gender Equality?
While some herald them as a step forward in gender equality, other experts say that Japan's "herbivore men" are still stuck in…
WOMEN
Japan’s Gender Gap Improves – But Not Enough
A new report shows some progress in Japan's gender gap - but also highlights big problems. What are the key factors holding…
WOMEN
6 Facts About Gender Equality in Japan
A vocal minority on the Internet wants the English speaking world to believe women have no issues with gender equality in Japan.…
WOMEN
Sexist Rules on Glasses Stir Backlash in Japan
An article on the experiences of women who were forbidden from wearing glasses at work goes viral - and has many Japanese…
WOMEN
In Akihabara, Female Sushi Chefs Defy Prejudice
A deep, longstanding prejudice against female sushi chefs prevails in Japan. But one store's been bucking that bias for 10 years running.
WOMEN
Tanaka Mitsu and Japan’s Second Wave Feminist Movement
Bold, outspoken, and controversial. How Tanaka Mitsu became the face of the 1970s Feminist Movement in Japan - and why that rubbed…