WOMEN
Men Are Now Using Shibuya’s “Transparent Toilet” to Assault Women
Shibuya's transparent toilet is designed to serve as a curious attraction. But it appears some men have found another use for it:…
gender
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WOMEN
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
As Summers Heat Up, Smelly Customers Challenge Japan’s “Omotenashi”
A user at one game center in Japan reeked so badly that customers complained, and employees said they "wanted to vomit." As…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Why Are Japan’s Young People Fleeing The Country?
Weak yen, stagnant wages, and economic woes are creating a perfect storm, driving more Japanese youth to look for opportunities outside Japan.
LAW & CRIME
Japan Train Molester Arrested After Climbing “Unclimbable” Fence
A groping incident on a Tokyo train involved an escape attempt, as a man scaled a two meter fence to evade authorities.…
LGBTQ
Tokyo Marathon 2025 To Include Nonbinary and Disabled People
The Tokyo Marathon, saying it wants to be the most inclusive race in the world, is adding nonbinary and Duo categories this…
WOMEN
Report: Japan’s Gender Gap Fails to Improve in 2024
The latest World Economic Forum report on the world's gender gap shows Japan has failed to make any meaningful progress for several…
LAW & CRIME
Why Everyone in Japan Could Be Named Sato-san By 2531
In a future Japan where couples can't choose separate surnames, 2531 could be the era of the Sato-sans, one Japanese university claims.
WOMEN
New Joint Custody in Japan Law Worries Child, DV Victims Advocates
In a major shift, Japan plans to introduce joint custody post-divorce. Critics worry domestic violence victims and kids may be left behind.