POLITICS
Cherry Blossom Party: Hotel Casts Doubt on Abe’s Defense
ANA Hotel's comments directly contradict Abe Shinzo's latest defense against impropriety in the cherry blossom viewing party scandal.
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POLITICS
LAW & CRIME
69% in Japan Support Separate Spousal Surnames
A new poll shows a clear shift in public support for giving spouses in Japan the right to have different last names,…
ENTERTAINMENT
Japan Prefecture’s Proposed Screen Limits Draw Backlash
Kagawa Prefecture is proposing strict limits on kids' screen time - but critics say the Prefectural Assembly's approach is played out.
SOCIETY
Some of Japan’s Foster Kids Not Getting Vaccinated
A new report from a non-profit agency shows that a "parental consent" wall is keeping kids in Japan's foster care system from…
WOMEN
Japan’s Flower Demos: A Report from the Scene
Sachiko Ishikawa provides a first-hand report from one of Japan's Flower Demos, where women share how Japan's systems have failed to protect…
WOMEN
Ito Shiori’s Journey to Winning High-Profile Rape Case
It took over four years, but Ito Shiori finally secured a victory in her rape case - for herself, and for all…
POLITICS
Fukushima Workers Battle Leukemia – and Bureaucracy
Eight years out, Japan's nuclear meltdown still impacts Fukushima workers. One man's fight against disease - and the company that refuses to…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
New Japanese Words Describe an Eventful 2019
The annual list of hot new Japanese words provides valuable insights into the ideas and events that dominated the country this past…