FEATURED
Furuta Junko: The Horrific Murder That Tested Japan
How the case of Furuta Junko led Japan's press to break the rules, and citizens to question the country's juvenile criminal law.
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SOCIETY
Separate Ways: Why Joint Parenting After Divorce in Japan is So Rare
In Japan, divorce often means a permanent good-bye for at least one parent. Learn why some activists are fighting to change that.
LAW & CRIME
Separate Spousal Surnames: Reformers in Japan Push for Change to Outdated Law
In Japan, married couples must share the same surname. A growing chorus of voices says it's time for that to change.
SOCIETY
Too Old to Drive? Mother/Daughter’s Death in Ikebukuro Sparks Debate
The death of a mom and her young daughter at the hands of an elderly driver has sparked anger and recrimination -…
CULTURE
A 10-Day Vacation: Behind Japan’s Epic “Golden Week”
How did Japan's notoriously long yearly holiday get even longer? Inside the holidays that make up Golden Week.
LGBTQ
In Japan, The Surge for Marriage Equality Builds
An uptick in public support has LGBT couples in Japan on the offensive, as a new series of lawsuits aims to turn…
LAW & CRIME
“Rape Paradise”: Father’s Absolution in Rape of 12-Year-Old Daughter Sparks Backlash
Critics in Japan are calling out their country's judicial system after a series of rape cases are thrown out - and one…
SOCIETY
Why Japan May Outlaw Corporal Punishment
A series of high-profile deaths of kids has led the Abe admin to proffer a ban on corporal punishment. Is this going…