INSIDER
[Insider] The Worst Person You Know Has a Point About Japan’s AV Law
Few prominent figures or politicians in Japan are willing to talk about the negative impact the law has had on Japan's porn…
metoojapan
INSIDER
WOMEN
Itō Shiori’s BLACK BOX DIARIES Will (Finally) Release in Japan After Controversy
The film, released in October 2024, has yet to screen in the filmmaker's own country due to questions around the footage it…
INSIDER
[Insider] Why Did The Nakai Masahiro Scandal Blow Up?
Why did the Nakai Masahiro scandal become so big when previous celebrity sexual assaults in Japan had been swept under the rug?
WOMEN
Japanese Women Use Hashtag to Share Workplace Sexual Harassment Stories
In the wake of ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro's sexual assault scandal, women are sharing their workplace horror stories.
WOMEN
Ito Shiori’s Documentary on Her Rape Nets Oscar Shortlist, Criticism
Ito Shiori's BLACK BOX DIARIES is winning critical acclaim worldwide - but it's also under fire from her former lawyer.
LAW & CRIME
#MeToo in JET: Verdict in Sexual Assault Case
A former JET Program participant who suffered sexual assault has won a civil lawsuit against Nagasaki Prefecture.
WOMEN
Konishi Hiroko: The Anime Voice Acting World is the Abode of Demons
A former anime voice actress discusses the sexual and power harassment she faced in the industry - and what needs to be…
WOMEN
Director Sono Sion Sexual Assault Incident Reignites #MeToo Movement in Japan
Recent sexual assault allegations against Japanese director Sono Sion arrive amongst a slew of notable incidents from the Japanese entertainment industry that…