WOMEN
Ito Shiori’s Journey to Winning High-Profile Rape Case
It took over four years, but Ito Shiori finally secured a victory in her rape case - for herself, and for all…
sexual assault
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WOMEN
WOMEN
Journalist Ito Shiori Sues Alleged Rapist for 11 Million Yen
She blew the doors off the silence towards rape in Japan, but never received her own justice. But a new lawsuit proves…
POPULAR
A Cosplayer’s Treatment at Japan’s Comiket Draws Criticism Worldwide
Attendees' grotesque behavior towards a Chinese cosplayer leaves many questioning whether Japan's Comiket convention is a safe space for women.
FEATURED
Furuta Junko: The Horrific Murder That Tested Japan
How the case of Furuta Junko led Japan's press to break the rules, and citizens to question the country's juvenile criminal law.
WOMEN
Self-Defense for Japanese Women: Safety Pins or Cell Phones?
Over half of Japanese women say they've been victims of groping, leading to a rise in recommended - and in some cases,…
WOMEN
In Japan, Birth Control is Largely Out of Women’s Hands
Despite reports to the contrary, Japan is still having sex - but Japanese women have little control over the outcome.
LAW & CRIME
“Rape Paradise”: Father’s Absolution in Rape of 12-Year-Old Daughter Sparks Backlash
Critics in Japan are calling out their country's judicial system after a series of rape cases are thrown out - and one…
CULTURE
Is Time Running Out for Japan’s Idol Culture?
A high profile abuse case has the Japanese press saying to idol groups: Don't let the door hit you in the ass…