parenting

The Kurihara Mia Case: Should Dead Girl’s Mom Be Charged for Staying Silent?

Kurihara Mia died at the hands of her father, but now her mother is under arrest for neglect. How much culpability does…

Is Japan Too Deferential to Parents? Advocates Speak Out After 10-Year-Old’s Death

A second high-profile death of an abused child leaves experts questioning why Japan gives so much credence to the wishes of parents.

Silence is Golden? Moving from “Quiet” Japan to the Wild, Wild West

Japan as an island nation is known to be respectful and quiet. Emma Ford describes what it's like to live this reality…