WOMEN
How Japan’s Legal System Punishes Women for Reporting Sexual Assault
Two recent cases highlight how the system in Japan is set up to protect, not the victims of sexual assault, but the…
metoojapan
WOMEN
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…
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…