WOMEN
Four Stalls for 68 Women: Japan’s Diet Finally Fixes Its Own Toilet Gap
Japan's government is finally taking steps to address its toilet gap between men and women, but there's still a long way to…
politics
WOMEN
WOMEN
Japan’s Youngest Female Mayor Says She’ll Take Maternity Leave, Ignites a Backlash
Kawata Shoko, Japan's youngest female mayor, said she's taking maternity and parental leave. Here's why some in Japan say that's wrong.
INSIDER
How a “Library War” Helped Japan’s Communists Elect a New Mayor
A plan to shutter four of Kiyose City's six libraries angered citizens so much that it gave the Japanese Communist Party a…
INSIDER
Japan’s Polls on an Empress Miss an Important Distinction
Princess Aiko is very popular. Many wouldn't mind her becoming Empress. But critics say the polls are misleading. And they're right.
POLITICS
Japan Confirms Ainu Indigenous Rights After Right-Wing Politician’s Statement
Ainu rights are in the news again after the head of the Conservative Party of Japan questioned their indigenous status.
INSIDER
Shibuya, Burning: How Japan’s Right Exploits the Information Void to Foster Hate
A Japanese nationalist started a fire in Shibuya Crossing and then fled the scene. Japan's right wing blamed the attack on...foreigners?
POLITICS
Japan’s Protests Against the Iran War Are Escalating
Last night's protest brought out over 3x more participants than the last as Japanese citizens stated their opposition.
TECHNOLOGY
Japan’s Anime and Manga Industries Are Feeling the AI Squeeze
Japan's anime and manga industries are growing wary of the impact of GenAI on their bottom line - but don't have any…