POLITICS
Has Princess Mako’s Astonishing Wedding Drama Hit Its Apex?
Sources say Princess Mako's fiance may try a legal end-run to move their marriage forward. But will the Japanese public buy it?
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POLITICS
VIDEO
Video: Husband Management – Women in Japan and the Struggle at Home
"How do you protect your daughter when you can't even convince your own husband?" A discussion of a challenge facing many Japanese…
SOCIETY
Japan’s Night Workers Left Adrift in COVID-19 Response
The Abe government's complicated COVID-19 compensation plan leaves out a lot of people - including most of the women who work in…
WOMEN
Her Voice: Japanese Women Have Always Shone
Japan's government says it wants women to shine. But a working Japanese mom argues they always have: Japanese men - including her…
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,…
SOCIETY
Four Reasons Why Japan’s Marriage Rate is Decreasing
Why are fewer people in Japan getting married? A recent survey captures the top reasons why both men and women are shunning…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
What Do I Call You, Honey? Japanese and the Language of Marriage
In Japan, what you call your partner in front of other people can be a confusing question - and one laden with…
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.