HISTORY
When Tokyo was Socialist: The Story of Governor Minobe
Japan is often described as a one-party, conservative state - and yet, for over a decade, a highly popular socialist led the…
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HISTORY
WOMEN
Kitamura Harue: The Legacy of Japan’s First Female Mayor
A look at the life of Japan's first female mayor, Harue Kitamura, and the legacy she left behind for aspiring women in…
PATREON
Beware Premature Calls of Japan’s “Re-Opening”
Many are calling Japan "open for travel" in the wake of the government's new announcements. But is it really?
POLITICS
Mounting Contention Over State Funeral for Slain Abe Shinzo
The Japanese public remains polarized over plans for a rare state funeral in honor of recently assassinated former prime minister Abe Shinzo.
POLITICS
Anti-LGBT Politician Sugita Mio Assigned to Kishida Cabinet; Criticism Abounds
Sugita Mio is widely known for her controversial statements regarding LGBT, diversity and women's rights. Now the new member of the ruling…
WOMEN
Japan’s Gender Gap Widens, According to 2022 Global Gender Gap Report
The 2022 annual Global Gender Gap Report by the WEF ranks Japan's gender gap at 116 of 145 countries. What accounts for…
POLITICS
In Japan, Anger at Anti-LGBT Booklet Circulated at Ruling LDP Conference
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party courted controversy when it circulated an anti-LGBT tract at a recent pre-election conference.
POLITICS
Handsy Japan Innovation Party Politician Draws Online Ire
A Japan Innovation Party politician caused an online firestorm when filmed being a bit too touchy-feely with candidate Ebisawa Yuki during a…