NEWS
Abuse in the Geisha World: Former Maiko Speaks Out
A former apprentice geisha at a Kyoto geisha house has created a flurry of online activity after describing abuses in the traditional…
sexual harassment
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NEWS
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…
WOMEN
UN Women Calls Out Sexualized “Getsuyoubi no Tawawa” Newspaper Ad
A full-page spread run by The Nikkei advertising a popular ecchi manga has caused backlash - including from the New York-based UN…
WOMEN
Director Sono Sion Sexual Assault Incident Reignites #MeToo Movement in Japan
Recent sexual assault allegations against Japanese director Sono Sion arrive amongst a slew of notable incidents from the Japanese entertainment industry that…
LAW & CRIME
Upskirts Cases Skyrocket in Japan
Nonconsensual photography is becoming a big problem in Japan. Who are the perps - and what can be done to curtail it?
SOCIAL MEDIA
Anger in Japan Over “I Know You from P*rnHub!” Video Prank
Social media ire breaks out at a group of young comedians who chose to accost random women and yell out "you're that…
POLITICS
Female Olympian’s Gold Medal Replaced After Mayoral Chomp
Groans were heard world 'round when the mayor of Nagoya took a bite out of an Olympian's hard-earned gold, but that wasn't…
WOMEN
“Beware of Gropers”: Anti-Molestation Latte Art Collaboration Draws Fierce Criticism
Rather than actually help catch molesters, an Osaka police department instead helped create latte art telling people to "be careful"