POLITICS
Japanese Lawmaker Who Threatened to Punch Taxi Driver Resigns
Kumamoto Prefecture legislator Ide Nobuo is no stranger to controversy. But it looks like, this time, he went one step too far.
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POLITICS
ENTERTAINMENT
Hirano Aya’s Harassment in the Anime Industry All Too Common
Death Note voice actress Hirano Aya talked recently about threats against her life. Sadly, her story isn't a rare case in the…
CULTURE
Will Japan’s Press Finally Leave Komuro Kei and Mako Alone?
The Japanese and New York press' hounding of former Princess Mako and her husband Komuro Kei has been nothing but disgraceful.
CULTURE
The Myth of Japanese Indirectness and “Subtlety”
Stereotypes of Japan as a land of vague meaning and blunted expression are just straight up Orientalism that obscure a complex reality.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Suzuki Suzumi: Hostesses in Japan Aren’t Paid to be Harassed
A writer and former adult star claps back at men who keep soft-pedaling actor Kagawa Teruyuki's sexual harassment of a Ginza hostess.
LGBTQ
Pixiv Announces Reforms After Harassment of Transgender Employee
The online art community company announces a series of reforms after a transgender ex-employee accused them of misconduct.
POLITICS
Handsy Japan Innovation Party Politician Draws Online Ire
A Japan Innovation Party politician caused an online firestorm when filmed being a bit too touchy-feely with candidate Ebisawa Yuki during a…
WOMEN
Recent JP Elections Highlight Continued Lack of Women in Politics
Where are the women? The recent Japanese diet elections have continued the country's long stint as among the world's least gender-balanced governments.