SEX & NIGHTLIFE
New Host Club Laws in Japan Would Ban Romance, Impose Hefty Fines
The clubs have come under fire for pushing female customers into debt and, in some cases, forcing them into prostitution.
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WOMEN
Men Vastly Outnumber Women on Okinawa’s Outlying Islands
You'll find a lot of natural beauty on Okinawa's outlying islands. There's something that's harder to find, however: women.
WOMEN
As Japan’s Population Shrinks, More Traditional Festivals Let Women In
Japan's aging and declining population, coupled with a flight to cities, is leading many festivals to re-examine old prejudices.
POLITICS
Osaka City Mayor Dissolves Assembly Over Sexual Assault
Locals are demanding answers of Kishiwada City Mayor Nagano Kohei after he dissolved the Assembly, dismissing charges of sexual assault as a…
WOMEN
Ito Shiori’s Documentary on Her Rape Nets Oscar Shortlist, Criticism
Ito Shiori's BLACK BOX DIARIES is winning critical acclaim worldwide - but it's also under fire from her former lawyer.
ENTERTAINMENT
Popular Japanese Politician Tamaki Yuichirō Attends Porn Law Symposium
A number of political party representatives - including popular Democratic Party for the People (DPFP) leader Tamaki Yuichirō - attended a symposium…
WOMEN
Report: Japanese Female Company Presidents Set Record, Still Under 10%
Good news! There are more female company presidents in Japan than ever before. The bad news? That number is still pathetically low…
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Hotel District in Osaka Paints Street Yellow to Deter Prostitution
Street prostitution is on the rise in most major cities in Japan. Police and city leaders in Osaka had a unique idea…