LGBTQ
Japan PM’s Secretary Sacked After Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
Just days after his boss threw cold water on marriage equality, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary makes blatantly anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
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LGBTQ
Japanese Politician Sugita Mio “Apologizes” for Her Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Remarks
LDP politician Sugita Mio finally apologized for years worth of discriminatory statements towards LGBTQ+ people and minorities. But why now?
PATREON
Is Kishida’s Fall Good News for Japan’s Opposition? Well…
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is sinking rapidly in public opinion polls. Here's why that means nothing will change anytime soon.
POLITICS
Majority in Japan Oppose Expensive State Funeral for Abe
On the eve of the event, polls show that most Japanese residents don't like Abe's pricey funeral - and that's hurting the…
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.
POLITICS
Survey Reveals 10 JPN Politicians Women Want Gone
5000 Japanese women discuss the politicians they want out of government, revealing a litany of controversy and public gaffes.
PATREON
Japan’s Problem Isn’t Old Politicians
Mori Yoshiro's derogatory statements about women, some critics say, are reflective of much more systemic problems in Japan.
POLITICS
New Bill Could Make Disrespecting Japan’s Flag a Crime
A faction in Japan's conservative ruling government is making a second attempt to outlaw desecration of the nation's flag. Will it fly?